Shopping Guide: Greenhills Nursery Ltd
Greenhill Nursery - A Shopper's Guide
Why You Should Visit
- Exceptional Plant Quality: You'll find plants of excellent quality, with a specific mention of Taxus Baccata (yews) being "second to none" in health and quality. Shoppers have been impressed with the roots of the plants, describing them as "excellent" and highlighting good girth.
- Competitive Pricing: The nursery offers competitive pricing. One shopper noted being quoted double the price elsewhere for hedging.
- Helpful Customer Service: The location offers helpful customer service. You can expect assistance and advice, as multiple reviews mention helpful interactions with the staff, including the sales team.
- Positive After-Sales Support: They replaced dead plants (conifers) with photographic evidence, demonstrating a commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Reliable Delivery (Generally): Delivery can be very good. Roots Landscaping, Bristol received their pleached trees on time and in good order.
- Specialised Products: You can source specific items like Taxus Baccata and Pleached trees.
- Positive Recommendations from Professionals: The nursery has been positively reviewed by landscaping businesses, such as Roots Landscaping and Malpas Landscapes, suggesting they cater to professional needs.
- Focus on Plant Health: Reviews highlight the healthy condition of the plants, from the yews' quality to the established roots, indicating a focus on quality control.
- Good Value for Money: The nursery offers a great price for their products.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
- Delivery Issues & Logistics Failures: Be aware that delivery can be problematic. Some shoppers experienced significant delays and issues with the courier, including multiple date changes and a damaged plant, leading to rejection and refund.
- Delivery Costs and Minimum Order Requirements: Shoppers should be cautious about delivery costs. One review stated that a £45 delivery charge was rejected because it was "below their minimum order", so confirm order minimums before purchasing.
- Potential for Poor Tree Condition Upon Arrival (Rare): Although the quality is usually high, there’s a risk of receiving a substandard product, as one customer reported a “pathetic, floppy and dead tree” delivered.
- Seasonality Concerns: Ordering late in the season might pose challenges, as the review mentioned being "too late in the season to get a tree from elsewhere" after a negative experience.