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Alan’s Plants Garden Centre

Garden center

🫤 Update: I went back to the store to pick up my plant and they apologised with delivery fee refunded. ----------------------------------------------------------------- This is by far the worst shopping experience (in many years) I have ever had - irresponsible, not responsive and still haven't see... People often mention plants, Alan, plant, delivery, deliver, home, promised, beautiful,


Address

Clock Tower Market, Greenwich High Rd, London SE10, United Kingdom

Website

alansplants.business.site

Contact

+44 7795 342822

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (146 reviews)

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  • 2/5 Yaoyuan Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Update: I went back to the store to pick up my plant and they apologised with delivery fee refunded. ----------------------------------------------------------------- This is by far the worst shopping experience (in many years) I have ever had - irresponsible, not responsive and still haven't see my plant after chasing for 4 days. I do not understand why there are so many good reviews on this website. On Saturday, I purchased an olive tree with home delivery (£80 for tree, £20 delivery fee). The guy working there (clearly not the owner) told me it would be same day delivery. I went back home and waited. Nothing was delivered. On Sunday morning, I phoned the guy. The guy got back saying everything had delivered but later apologising he COMPLETELY FORGOT MY DELIVERY. He then **promised to give me delivery update by 2pm and deliver same day by 3:30pm**. I dropped the guy a message asking if things were as planned at 2pm when I received NO UPDATES (as promised earlier in the call). I did not get any response back. At 4:40pm, I phoned again. He apologised again saying the driver could not deliver my item by 5pm as he was doing another job very far away. He then **promised to deliver by 5pm on Monday**. On Monday afternoon (around 4:30pm), I called again as I received no updates and no delivery. The guy apologise saying the driver has a dermatology appointment so cannot deliver today. He **promised to deliver next day between 9-12am**. On Tuesday (today), I still haven't got my delivery. The guy shut down his phone and I have been waiting for 4 days with very extensive chasing via phone and messages. I CANNOT THINK OF ANY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE that is WORSE THAN THIS. All I ask for is: 1. tell me when I would expect my delivery 2. deliver on time as promised I understand things can go not as planned some times but at least drop me an update if delivery is not happening so I do not need to waste time waiting at home for FOUR DAYS. Also, please do not make PROMISES and later not following what has been promised. Again, very disappointed experience. I would love to support local businesses but this one really turned me down for its poor services. For the owner (I assume is Alan), if you see this, please deliver my plant or give me a refund.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zahra 4 years ago on Google
    Our first time visiting the Alan's Plants Garden Centre and it exceeded expectations! Alan was super friendly, knowledgable and helpful and gave some great advice. Plants were all very well priced especially for the quality provided. We will definitely visit again.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 selena031 3 years ago on Google
    Post lockdown our outdoor plants at my work were much worse for wear. Went to see Alan and I cannot recommend this garden centre highly enough. He took the time to go through all the different options with me - the small space is literally a Narnia of plants - and the end result is exactly what we were hoping for. A wonderful service and amazing value for money - I will definitely be back and would recommend to anyone.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebecca M. 3 years ago on Google
    Alan is extremely knowledgeable and helped me and my partner to buy our first ever house plants. We were looking to buy 2 or 3 and came away with 5 in the end!! Lovely selection of indoor and outdoor plants!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sandy l. 2 years ago on Google
    A big thank you to Alan for helping me choose a beautiful sage plant for our balcony box. We were let down by an online retailer and I’m so glad I popped in. Alan gave me great advice on how to care for our sage plant and also further suggestions for other plants we might consider. Thanks!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kush I. 2 years ago on Google
    The place of uniqueness. Helpful staff, who have a lot of knowledge and want you to make the right selections for your home. Extremely well priced, with lots of variety. You will not be disappointed by visiting this garden centre.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Agnieszka M. 1 year ago on Google
    This was my second purchase from Alan's Garden, and I'm pretty sure I will come back there more often. First, I bought two summer baskets. Recently purchased flowers are unique and beautiful. I highly recommend their services to anyone. They are always busy, so sometimes you have to wait, but when it's your turn, they will patiently listen and advise, and you leave with beautiful plants and flowers so it's worth waiting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 B M H. 1 year ago on Google
    Thank You Alan for your knowledge, kindness and insight and wonderful plants and flowers… my Veggie& Herb Garden are all set to GROW! 🥰🌿🌻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Camelina 3 months ago on Google New
    Also brought a bunch of Eucalyptus. They are all lovely, fresh and affordable. Why buying from supermarkets or expensive florists if I could get something better and value for money from Alan's Plants Garden Center? Shop locally to support small businesses. Merry Christmas. Thank you Alan and Collin. All the best

  • 5/5 G 7 months ago on Google
    Highly recommend. They have a stall in Greenwich. Colin helped me choose which plants matched what I was looking for, but also what would suit being on a southerly-facing, high balcony. He delivered the plants I chose and brought appropriate compost, gravel and plant food, and even offered to plant them for me! He also advised how best look to after the plants. Complete service, worth every penny.

  • 5/5 Murad H. 4 months ago on Google
    I encountered a kind gentleman near Stockwell street. I bought these beautiful flowers. He made sure that it will be delivered safe and fast to my residence. He put all of them in a single pot with care and love. Flowers make me feel connected to Earth. If you consider buying some, buy from here.

  • 5/5 Godzilla 1 year ago on Google
    Great little treasure trove, please just go! Look everywhere there are a lot of interesting plants in every corner. Alan is amazing and his enthusiasm is infectious , Colin is great , the rest of the staff have been infused with this and are also great I have always ended up spending more that I planned but I am happy about that as all I have bought has been amazing .Ihave taken my visitors there all of who have also happily bought interesting plants , and continue to talk about them.

  • 5/5 Michael J. 1 year ago on Google
    I stumbled across this treasure trove while slightly lost on my way home and am so happy I did. I met Colin tending the plants and it led to lots of advice and of course I now have a new nursery which delivers too. Definitely going to be placing orders for ericaceous soil us multi purpose compost. Gentlemen well done and make sure the truck is ready.

  • 5/5 Luke N. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited for the first time today. A charming little garden centre with the variety of bigger places and much more of a personal touch. Thanks Alan! We got a beautiful belleconia and a happy little hydrangea. We’ll be back for sure!

  • 5/5 Ratu S. 2 years ago on Google
    Came here as a plant beginner knowing nothing at all about gardening. Alan immediately came to help me and taught me every single thing about gardening and the wide assortment of healthy plants he had. He is very knowledgeable about plant species, their climate, and even about their medicinal properties. He is such a kind, passionate, and brilliant teacher. He guided me throughout all the steps from choosing the best plants for my home, how to repot the plants using the correct soil and gravel, how to take care of the plant, and how to fertilise them. He even offered to deliver my plants as I don’t have a car. I would definitely recommend everyone coming here as he is so accommodating and open to any questions asked. No doubt I will be coming back and buying my plants and supplies here.

  • 5/5 Stella A. 3 years ago on Google
    Looking for a garden centre for outdoor plants nearest me, and found this on the map. Ended up being a trek of a journey but so worth it! I was ummming and ahhhing for ages but suddenly saw many wonderful plants I wanted!!! Oranges trees, big olive trees, fig, lemon! And pistachio?!!! Someone's having an amazing birthday present with that one :D I ended up getting the BANANA TREE ! And a backwards growing waterfall orchid (!) Give this place a visit. I'll be going back for the HUGE PALM TREE

  • 5/5 Rose N. 2 years ago on Google
    We came by yesterday as two complete gardening newbies - the member of staff (didn't get his name, sorry!) was so helpful in finding us plants to suit our sunny and windy balcony. He was really in depth with his knowledge and gave us a huge amount of information on looking after our plants. Thank you so much for helping us on our new gardening journey!

  • 4/5 Amma B. 2 years ago on Google
    A hidden gem! Alan and his colleague were incredibly helpful without being pushy, they gave me good advice on which plants could work in my flat. A small place but there is so much crammed in you get loads of choice. They take payment by card

  • 5/5 Neill G. 2 years ago on Google
    Super nice and knowledge staff, beautiful plants. Highly recommended. Support local business! 😍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
    • ✓️ Same-day delivery

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