Shopping Guide: Caledonian Horticulture
Caledonia Horticulture: An Informed Shopper's Guide
Why You Should Visit
As an experienced shopper, here's what you can expect from Caledonia Horticulture:
- Exceptional Delivery Service: You'll find their delivery service is highly regarded. Many shoppers rave about the timely and efficient deliveries. You can expect:
- Advance Notice: You'll likely receive ample notice the day before your delivery.
- Tracking: You may be able to easily track the progress of the lorry.
- Precise Placement: Delivery drivers are known for their skill in placing the products exactly where you want them, even in challenging locations like driveways or allotments. You can specify the exact spot for your compost or topsoil.
- Helpful and Friendly Drivers: You'll encounter friendly and helpful drivers who are willing to assist and go the extra mile. They're often described as polite, accommodating, and enthusiastic about the company's ethos. They might even offer advice.
- Considerate of Property: Drivers are considerate of gardens and plants during delivery.
- Fast Delivery: Deliveries are often quicker than estimated.
- Quality Products: You can expect good quality products, with particular praise for compost, topsoil, and kelpie product. The topsoil has been described as being in excellent condition and easy to use.
- Great Value: The prices are considered good.
- Excellent Communication: You'll receive excellent communication throughout the order process, including a delivery window the day before. You may also get a call from the driver an hour before drop off to confirm all is well.
- Environmental Consciousness: Some reviewers highlight the company's care for the environment.
- Products Available:
- Compost
- Topsoil
- Bark
- Kiln dried logs (though quality may vary - see below)
- Kelpie Product
- Delivery Timeframe: Be aware of the stated delivery times (up to two weeks), though deliveries may often be within that timeframe.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
Based on my experiences and observations, here are some potential downsides to consider:
- Inconsistent Product Quality (Specific to Logs): Some shoppers have experienced issues with kiln dried logs, specifically with the size and density of the wood, making it difficult to chop and burn efficiently. They have found themselves needing significantly more kindling to get a decent fire.
- Potential for Delivery Issues: There have been instances where deliveries have failed to arrive, though the issue was resolved on a subsequent attempt.
- Hardwood Logs: The last deliveries of logs have been problematic.
