Shopping with Gardening Direct
Choosing the right plants for your space
The range is organised around practical categories such as bedding plants, bulbs, climbers, shrubs and fruit trees, so start with what your outside space needs. Climbing plants suit tight boundaries or walls, shrubs add structure and year-round texture, and fruit trees suit gardens with enough sun and room to grow. The company says it offers guides for each plant it sells, which is useful if you are new to a particular type.
Understanding plant sizes and formats
Bedding plants are sold by size, so check the format before you order if you want an immediate display or a larger, established plant. Live plants are sent as plants rather than as seeds, so think about planting time and how quickly you need results. Pre-planted collections can save time if you want a finished look without choosing each variety separately.
Planning around delivery
Live plants are sent by a tracked courier and are not signed for on delivery, so consider where you want the parcel left. Orders may be sent by Royal Mail for smaller purchases, which carries no tracking. Dispatch can be paused when extreme frost or heat is forecast, and orders are not sent over Bank Holiday weekends, so factor that into your planting plans. Delivery is not available to Northern Ireland.
Checking the basics before you buy
Compare your basket total against the free delivery threshold before checkout, as smaller orders carry a delivery charge. Read the care instructions included with live orders, as they explain how to get the best results once plants arrive.