Shopping Guide: Haggardstown Garden Centre
A Shopper's Guide to This Garden Centre
Why You Should Visit
- A haven for garden enthusiasts: You'll find a vast selection of gardening supplies and equipment. The location offers a wide range of plants, shrubs, and trees.
- Quality and selection: Expect a great range of plants, pots, garden furniture, barbecues, and all things outdoors. The quality of the products is generally high.
- Friendly and helpful staff: The staff are often described as lovely, helpful, polite, knowledgeable, and friendly. Many have noted positive interactions and assistance.
- More than just plants: The location extends beyond gardening with offerings like antique furniture, a restaurant, and a flower shop.
- Convenient location: Located just off the Inner Relief Road at the southern end of Dundalk, close to the M1 Motorway slip road, making it easily accessible.
- Pleasant atmosphere: The location provides a nice, quiet atmosphere, and the surroundings are considered beautiful with a lovely view.
- Good value: Shoppers can expect keen prices and good value for many products, especially for garden supplies.
- Specific product ranges: You'll find a brilliant Weber barbecue range and accessories. A good selection of pots is available.
- Seasonal offerings: There is a Christmas tree display, which has been positively received.
- Mature and healthier plants: Plants may be a bit pricey, but they often are more mature and healthier than options found elsewhere.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
- Parking constraints: Be aware that the parking area can be limited, especially on busy weekends, which can be problematic.
- Potential for uneven staff knowledge: Although most staff are helpful, there are mentions of staff members whose knowledge of plants and gardening might be lacking.
- Pricing observation: While the value is often mentioned positively, the plants may be a bit pricey compared to some alternatives.
- One-way system issues: There are issues with the one-way system, with potential for non-compliance and lack of social distancing, which might be concerning for some shoppers.
- Not competitive for Dublin: The location may not offer the same competitive advantage as other options if you are based in Dublin.
