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Grasmere Garden Centre, Walsall
Our impression of Grasmere was of a medium-sized
garden centre with a traditional and friendly atmosphere.
Friendly, knowledgeable and approachable staff make this a
garden centre worth visiting. This is a totally independent GardenAction opinion of
Grasmere Garden Centre near Walsall. Click any
picture to enlarge it. PLANTS
As a traditional garden centre, a large area was
given over to plant sales. The outdoor area is pleasantly arranged
and the main pathways are covered. The quality of the plants was
excellent although no hardy plant guarantee was advertised. All the
normal plants were there on sale and there was a fair selection of
less common plants.
The paths were wide enough for wheelchair access although
the majority of the outdoor area was on a slope. This should not be
a problem for most.
Also on site was a
swimming pool sales are and a selection of greenhouses.
Grasmere Garden centre have made pricing plants a whole lot
easier than most. There are lots signs (see right) around the
plant area which show that the colour of the pot determines the
price. This doesn't apply to all plants but it does cover the
majority. A great idea.
PRICES
Rose, named variety
�6.99 upwards
Common shrub (e.g. hebe)
�5.49
Clematis
�8.99 upwards
Runner Bean seeds (4m)
�2.83
Multipurpose 75l
�4.99 (2 for �8.98)
Fish, Blood and Bone, branded, 3.5kg
�6.99
Stainless steel fork
not for sale
Economy spade
�12.99
Tomorite 1 litre
�3.99
Medium cup of coffee in cafe
�1.40
Grasmere Garden Centre, Walsall
Click the picture to enlarge it.
It is easy to find your way around the outdoor area.
Plant groups were well signed and in alphabetical order within their
groups.
If rockery plants are of interest to you then Grasmere has an
unusually large selection (see right).
Pries throughout the Grasmere Garden centre were slightly lower than
average. See our example shopping basket below.