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REVIEW RESULTS - MONKTON ELM GARDEN CENTREWhen comparing garden centres there are a few factors which really mark out the top few. First, what's the general impression of the plants area? When you look at the plants at Monkton Elm Garden Centre, the initial impression is one of healthy plants, well-displayed and cared for. A second factor is how the area looks out of the peak season from late March to August. The pictures and video in this review were taken in late September and they clearly illustrate that at Monkton Elm there is a huge array of plants at all times of the year. One final pointer to the quality of plants at a garden centre, and a clear indicator to confidence in their horticultural capabilities, is the layout of the external area of the garden centre. At Monkton Elm they have very attractive planting all around the outside area.
THE OUTSIDE AREA The outside area is solidly paved with wide, easy to navigate paths which are kept clear of obstructions. The general layout is very pleasant with short paths, an attractive information centre, lots of arches centre pieces. To one side of the plants area is a large pond with beautiful elms drooping down to the waters edge. Monkton Elm have put a lot of thought into the design of their garden centre and we found it an attractive place to shop for plants. This is a large plants area by any standards and the signs were a very clear bright yellow making it easy to pick out specific plants very quickly. The area also had signposts at strategic points to make navigation even easier.
THE PLANTS The choice of shade-loving plants, in their own shaded setting, was particularly impressive with lots of camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, acers and more. Other specialities included grasses, ornamental trees in a variety of sizes and topiary. All of the plants were in tip top condition and hardy shrubs come with an excellent five year guarantee. As for prices, our typical basket of goods show clematis starting at £10.99, roses from £8.99, typical shrubs such as potentillas start at a low £7.99, Westland 60 litre multi-purpose compost is £4.99 or three bags for £12, Yeoman economy spades and forks are priced at £13.99 and premium brands cost £27.99. Compared to similar garden centres these are generally good prices. To one side of the main sales area there is a large choice of well-displayed garden buildings and greenhouses. Lots of garden stones, gravel, ornaments and other architectural items are also stocked.
INSIDE MONKTON ELM GARDEN CENTRE They sell a large choice of goods in the interior sales are, everything you would expect from a large garden centre. Gardeners are well catered for and non-gardening goods include interior and exterior furniture, cards, gifts, bird feeds, clothing and much more. Particularly impressive was the large pet section which stocked feeds, accessories and a large variety of small pets, reptiles and birds. The aquatics section was equally impressive. In late September there were signs that a Christmas shopping area was being laid out for Christmas 2014. We know from previous reviews that Christmas at Monkton Elm is a big occasion so we will review them soon to report back to you on how they measure up this year. They currently have no club / reward membership scheme at this garden centre.
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CENTRE? We hope you have enjoyed and benefited from this independent review of the Monkton Elm Garden Centre. Remember that it is our opinion and may be the result of one visit only. If you are the owner of the Monkton Elm Garden Centre and want to discuss this review with us then please contact us by going to our "contact us" page which can be found here.
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