Gardening Express

Gardening Express sells outdoor plants, houseplants and gardening supplies.

Quick overview

Its range covers perennials, shrubs, trees, climbers and roses, alongside tools, planters and products for wild birds.

Garden plants include hedging, ornamental grasses, bedding plants, palms, ferns and pond plants.
Flower bulbs include crocuses, daffodils, tulips and hyacinths, with bulb planting tools also listed.
Houseplants include orchids, cacti, succulents, indoor palms and flowering and foliage plants.
Supplies include compost, plant food, garden tools, watering cans, pots and raised beds.
The Knowledge Hub offers plant care guides, garden style guides, a beginners course and a bulb calculator.

Introduction

Gardening Express sells garden plants, houseplants and gardening supplies. Its plant range includes perennials, shrubs, trees, climbers and roses.

There are also flower bulbs, pots and planters, garden tools and products for wild birds. The site provides gardening guides, a beginners course and a bulb calculator.

What Gardening Express offers

The plant range spans outdoor and indoor varieties, including foliage plants, flowering plants, fruit trees and hedging. Gardening Express also lists compost, plant food, garden furniture, pest control products and seasonal decorations.

Plants are available in different forms across the range. For example, the site lists bare-root roses and hedging, as well as potted Christmas trees.

Product and service categories

Perennials

Perennials include agapanthus, geum, hostas, poppies, lupins and salvias. The range also names aquilegia, astilbe, campanula, echinacea, hellebores, iris, peonies and phlox. Options include early-season, evergreen, border, tall and winter-flowering perennials. The perennial page describes plants in pots of approximately two or three litres or larger.

Shrubs and trees

Gardening Express lists acers, buddleia, cordyline, hydrangeas and rhododendrons. Shrubs and trees also include hibiscus and lilac, alongside evergreen shrubs and lavender. The garden tree range includes young, semi-mature and larger trees. Fruit trees named on the site include apple, pear, cherry, plum and fig.

Climbing plants

Climbing plants include clematis, climbing hydrangea, honeysuckle and jasmine. Ivy, passion flowers, wisteria and trumpet vine are also listed. The range includes evergreen climbing plants and large specimen climbers. Climbing roses are listed separately among the rose types.

Roses and hedging

The rose range includes bush and shrub roses, climbing roses and ground cover roses. Standard rose trees, hybrid tea roses, patio roses and miniature roses are also available. Hedging choices include beech, box, conifers, laurel, lavender and privet. Both roses and hedging include bare-root options.

Grasses and topiary

Ornamental grasses include calamagrostis, carex, ficinia and koeleria. Miscanthus, pampas grass and stipa are also named. Topiary options include bay trees and buxus. Olives and yew appear among the other topiary types.

Bedding plants and bulbs

Bedding plants include spring and summer varieties. The selection names bacopa, begonias, calibrachoa, fuchsias, geraniums, nemesia, osteospermum and petunias. Flower bulbs include crocuses, daffodils, narcissi, tulips and hyacinths. Bulb planting tools are also listed.

Other garden plants

Gardeners can browse palms and palm trees, bamboo, ferns and conifers. Patio plants and pond plants are also part of the range. The site lists tree ferns as well as hardy garden ferns. Garden plants include herbaceous hardy perennials and screening plants.

Houseplants

Indoor plants include aglaonema, alocasia, aloe vera, calathea, dracaena and ficus. The range also names monstera, orchids, peace lilies, philodendron, sansevieria and strelitzia. Cacti, succulents and indoor palms are listed alongside flowering, foliage and carnivorous houseplants. Large houseplants, indoor plant pots and houseplant accessories are available too.

Garden supplies and tools

Supplies include plant food and fertiliser, compost, frost protection and weed control products. Pots and planters include glazed planters, large garden planters and raised beds. Tools include cutting and pruning tools, digging tools, hand tools, rakes, weeding tools and tool sets. Watering cans, irrigation products, gloves, footwear, hanging baskets, garden furniture, arches, obelisks and lighting are also listed.

Wildlife and festive products

Wild bird products include food, feeders, boxes, houses, tables, stations and baths. Gardening Express also lists hedgehog houses and food, plus insect habitats. Its Christmas range includes cut and potted trees. Christmas lights, decorations and tree stands are available as well.

Browse the full range on the Gardening Express website.

More Info

Using the website

The site has account registration and login options. Its Knowledge Hub includes plant care guides, garden style guides, a buying plants online guide and a beginners gardening course. A bulb calculator, plant recommendations and information about plants for garden conditions are also listed.

Shoppers can sign up for a marketing newsletter, with an option to unsubscribe. The site also lists a customer support centre and a contact option.

Frequently asked questions

What types of perennial plants are listed?

Gardening Express lists agapanthus, geum, hostas, poppies, lupins and salvias. It also names options such as foxgloves, heuchera, iris, peonies and rudbeckia.

Are bare-root plants available?

Yes, the site lists bare-root roses and bare-root hedging. It also lists some hostas in bare-root packs.

What flower bulbs does Gardening Express list?

The bulb range includes crocus, daffodil, narcissus, tulip and hyacinth bulbs. Bulb planting tools are listed too.

What types of houseplants are available?

The range includes orchids, cacti, succulents and indoor palms. Flowering, foliage and carnivorous houseplants are also listed.

Does Gardening Express offer gardening guides?

Yes, the Knowledge Hub includes plant care and garden style guides. It also lists a beginners gardening course and a guide to buying plants online.

Are there products for wild birds?

Yes, the site lists wild bird food and feeders. Bird boxes, houses, tables, stations and baths are also named.

Key takeaways

The plant range includes perennials, shrubs, trees, climbers, roses and hedging.
Houseplants include orchids, indoor palms, cacti and foliage plants.
Garden supplies include compost, planters, tools and watering products.
Wild bird products and Christmas trees are among the other ranges.
The Knowledge Hub offers guides, a beginners course and a bulb calculator.

Summary

Gardening Express brings together outdoor plants, houseplants and garden supplies, with options ranging from bare-root roses to indoor plant pots. Its website also offers gardening guides and a bulb calculator.