Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Centre in Aberdeen
Established in Aberdeen, we are a family-run garden centre and nursery with over 250 years of combined local growing experience. Our business specialises in cultivating plant varieties specifically suited to thrive in the challenging North East climate. We maintain rigorous quality control by growing over 60,000 plants onsite annually while supplementing our stock weekly from trusted UK suppliers. Our team combines generations of horticultural expertise with a genuine passion for gardening, offering expert advice to both seasoned gardeners and beginners. We focus exclusively on providing the highest quality plants, trees, shrubs, and gardening essentials without compromising on service.Our commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in our knowledgeable staff, competitive pricing, and extensive product range that extends beyond traditional gardening supplies to include unique gift items. We operate a free rewards scheme for regular customers and maintain transparency in all business practices, including data privacy. With four generations of family stewardship, we continue evolving to meet modern gardening needs while preserving traditional values. Our physical location in Aberdeen remains a hub for gardening enthusiasts seeking quality products and expert guidance throughout the year.
Services
Plants
Shrubs
Trees
Garden Tools
Compost
House Plants
Bulbs
Wild Bird Food
Pots & Containers
Gardening Gloves
Highlights and features
- We grow over 60,000 plants onsite annually for guaranteed quality
- Our team combines four generations of local horticultural expertise
- We stock specialist products for North East Scotland's climate conditions
- We offer free expert gardening advice with every purchase
- We maintain weekly new stock deliveries throughout the year
What people say
Super staff
Great customer service
Quality plants
Good prices
Loads of parking
Services
Plants
We offer an extensive selection of plants specifically cultivated for North East Scotland's climate. Our nursery grows hundreds of herbaceous perennials, bedding plants, and seasonal varieties onsite. Each plant is carefully selected to ensure it thrives in local conditions, with expert staff available to provide planting and care advice.
Shrubs
Our shrub collection includes evergreen, deciduous, and conifer varieties that provide structural interest throughout the year. Many shrubs are grown onsite while others come from award-winning UK nurseries. Our staff can advise on the best varieties for different garden conditions and desired visual effects.
Trees
We stock a wide range of trees suitable for North East gardens, including ornamental varieties with spring blossom and autumn colour. Our selection includes both native and exotic species carefully chosen for their climate resilience. Expert guidance is available for planting and long-term maintenance.
Garden Tools
Our tool range caters to all gardening needs, from basic implements to specialist equipment. We stock durable, practical tools suited to Scottish growing conditions. Products include secateurs, spades, and pruning equipment with options available for different budget levels.
Compost
We provide various compost solutions including peat-free options, bark mulch, and soil improvers. Our range caters to container gardening, vegetable growing, and general landscaping needs. Staff can advise on the most suitable compost types for specific plants and growing conditions.
Questions
What are your opening hours?
We are open seven days a week from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM throughout the year.
Do you offer gardening advice?
Yes, our experienced staff provides free expert gardening advice tailored to North East Scotland's climate.
Can I buy gift cards?
We offer gift cards ranging from £10 to £250, both in-store and as national garden gift vouchers.
Do you have parking facilities?
Yes, we provide ample parking space for customers visiting our Aberdeen garden centre.
How often do you get new stock?
We receive new plant stock weekly from our trusted UK suppliers and grow 60,000 plants onsite annually.
Are you a local family business?
Yes, we are a fourth-generation family business operating in Aberdeen for over 250 years.
Reviews (6)
Fraser Adam
Jul 28, 2021
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Ben Reid has always been my favourite garden centre in this area. The plants are well looked after, every item is good value plus the staff are courteous and knowledgeable. On this visit I experienced the same high standards.
Lisa Cairney
Jul 26, 2021
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Lovely selection of plants. No pond plants though, although staff were very helpful in where I should go for pond plant (dobbies)
Carin Connolly
Jun 30, 2021
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This nursery is simply stunning and the stock was incredible, I honestly was like a kid in a sweet shop. The staff were excellent nothing was too much for them. I would highly recommend them and I will definitely support them from now on.
Margaret Ann
Apr 06, 2021
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Love this garden centre. Great choice of plants, garden tools, plant pots etc. Staff very helpful. Also love the Bargain Bench they have. Worth a visit. Look forward to them opening soon. Have been closed due to pandemic but are taking orders so can pay & collect. Support this Aberdeen locally run family business.
Denise Anderson
Feb 20, 2021
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Ben Reid is the best garden centre Ive ever been to. It has everything on your door step, coal,logs coffee logs, and much more.
Fantastic selection of plants, flowers, you name it , they have it. What I really love is the expertise and knowledge and information they are happy to give. As a beginner , last year when we were in the start of the pandemic, Ben Reid was a life saver. Thank you Ben and all your team for your .hard work and friendly service. Wish you all a prosperous 2021
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Fantastic selection of plants, flowers, you name it , they have it. What I really love is the expertise and knowledge and information they are happy to give. As a beginner , last year when we were in the start of the pandemic, Ben Reid was a life saver. Thank you Ben and all your team for your .hard work and friendly service. Wish you all a prosperous 2021
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Helena V.
Dec 15, 2015
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I was pleased to find out, we have some smaller garden centres nearby and I would definitely be keen to go there more often. I just wasn't fan of the Christmas trees that I have seen there this time. For some reason, they chop them in strange way, especially those in the pots (which should be then good to go outside for replanting. The staff there was nice though and helpful. Price wise - I think it could be compared so far to B&Q with the difference, that you are supporting smaller business.
