Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Centre in Maghera, Northern Ireland
Established in 1995 by William Montgomery, our garden centre has grown from a local horticultural supplier to a diversified destination serving Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and beyond. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has driven our expansion into floristry, farm shop provisions, and floral sundries, ensuring year-round relevance and service. Our team combines decades of horticultural expertise with formal training, including our florists qualifications from Greenmount College, to deliver tailored solutions for gardens, events, and homes. We prioritise sustainable practices, sourcing locally where possible and offering container re-filling services to reduce waste. With a purpose-built cold room for fresh flowers, extensive plant stock, and partnerships with regional producers, we blend tradition with innovation.Our pet corner caters to aquatics enthusiasts, while our floral sundries department supplies trade clients across the UK and Ireland. We maintain rigorous standards through partnerships with trusted suppliers like Smithers Oasis and Chrysal UK, ensuring product reliability. Our physical location in Maghera, Northern Ireland, offers a spacious retail experience complemented by online ordering and delivery services. We actively engage with the local community, supporting nearby attractions like The Flax Museum and Ardtara House. This enduring dedication to quality, education, and customer-centric service has solidified our reputation as a trusted horticultural authority.
Services
Garden Centre
Florist Services
Farm Shop
Pet Corner
Floral Sundries
Straw Wreaths
Container Re-filling
Pond Accessories
Fresh Cut Flowers
Local Produce
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer a container re-filling service for seasonal blooms
- Our florist holds formal qualifications from Greenmount College
- We source 80% of farm shop produce from local suppliers
- We maintain a purpose-built cold room for flower preservation
- Our floral sundries department serves trade clients across Ireland and the UK
Services
Garden Centre
Our garden centre offers an extensive range of bedding plants, shrubs, and trees throughout the year. We specialise in seasonal planting cycles, including summer bedding, winter bulbs, and Christmas trees. Customers can utilise our container re-filling service for professionally maintained seasonal displays.
Florist Services
Our in-house trained florist creates bespoke floral arrangements using premium fresh and silk flowers. Services include hand-tied bouquets, funeral tributes, and event decorations, with same-day delivery available for pre-ordered arrangements. All flowers are sourced from quality growers and stored in temperature-controlled conditions.
Farm Shop
Our farm shop features locally sourced meats, dairy, and produce from trusted suppliers like Buchanan's Meat and Rowandale Creamery. We prioritise minimal packaging and seasonal availability, offering everything from fresh vegetables to artisanal preserves and specialty food items.
Floral Sundries
We supply floral sundries to trade clients across Ireland and the UK, including silk flowers, floral foam, and decorative ribbons. Our van sales service delivers directly to florists, while our warehouse stocks over 1,000 products from leading brands like Smithers Oasis and Chrysal UK.
Pet Corner
Our pet corner specialises in cold-water fish care, offering live fish, pond equipment, and aquarium supplies. We stock feeds, water treatments, and tank accessories, with custom tank setups available upon request. Our team provides expert advice on aquatic ecosystem maintenance.
Questions
What are your current opening hours?
We are open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Our garden centre remains closed on Sundays.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we provide home delivery within a 20-mile radius via our own van with a £40 minimum spend. Smaller items are shipped nationwide using couriers.
Can I order fresh flower arrangements online?
Yes, you can order fresh cut flower bouquets through our online system for collection or local delivery. All arrangements are made to order by our qualified florist.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept card payments for online orders. In-store purchases can be made by card or cash. All prices include 20% VAT.
Do you supply trade customers?
Yes, our floral sundries department serves professional florists with bulk supplies and a dedicated van delivery service across Ireland and the UK.
Reviews (3)
Lisa O'Neill
Aug 29, 2020
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Beautiful garden centre, with good quality plants. Very reasonably priced gravel, peat soil and wall screening. Also free parking, so will highly recommend this to you.
John Wilson
Jul 19, 2017
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Very good pricing for some of garden products. The meals in the tea room are excellent value and delicious.
Dawn Savage
Jun 29, 2016
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I've been buying from this family business for over 14 years excellent service and very friendly ,.. Hard to beat !!! Great expansion ,... Well worth spending a good day in & buying at good prices !!!! Good food is also available