Established in 1973 by Rita & Jack Maher, the business started life as a small hardware store. The shop also sold a small range of electrical accessories introduced by their son Barrie, who was an electrical contractor by trade, a business that still trades as part of J Maher Ltd.
In 1988 the premises next door became available and Barrie, with the help of his wife Janette, decided to buy the property in order to expand the electrical sales side of the business.The second property also came with a small yard, which allowed them to stock an increased range of gardening products.
In 1988 the premises next door became available and Barrie, with the help of his wife Janette, decided to buy the property in order to expand the electrical sales side of the business.The second property also came with a small yard, which allowed them to stock an increased range of gardening products.
Services
We supply a large range of composts from manufacturers such as Levington, Clover, Erin, J Arthur Bowers and Durstons. We stock John Innes, Ericaceous, Tub and Basket, Multi-Purpose as well as some specialist composts. We also stock peat free compost and top soil. Available to order online for delivery.
We supply a variety of wood bark, ranging from decorative bark, composted bark and mini chipped bark from leading suppliers such a Levington, Arthur Bowers and Clover. Bark is perfect for sprucing up gardens, using for borders and play areas as well as protecting plants and soil to combat weed growth.
Generally, Salad Seed Potatoes can be sown in February/March and harvested in July/August. We stock a range of Salad Seed Potatoes which are especially useful for fresh potatoes with salad crops. The range of Salad Seed Potatoes includes Charlotte, International Kidney and Pink Fir Apple. These varieties are renowned for their firm waxy flesh and superbly intense flavours which make them perfect for potato salads.
Reviews (10)
Delia Hodgkiss
Aug 23, 2021
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Twinkleberry
Jul 22, 2021
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Rizwana Khan
Apr 30, 2021
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Jam Gabol
Apr 27, 2021
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Popped in today for some plants to be met by an extremely rude lady at the till! Appears this shop does not appreciate darker customers as I’ve heard similar experiences in the past from people of colour. Not surprising however is that the 5* reviewers happen to not be of colour. Learn some manners and try some politeness, it costs nothing.
Dana Wilde
Mar 09, 2021
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I have just used this company for the first time for a large delivery of garden manure and compost and the service and value are absolutely excellent and I cannot recommend highly enough. I will definitely be using again.
Update - Four years on and I am still using John Maher every year for their excellent service and prices and now my friend has started using them too.
Update - Four years on and I am still using John Maher every year for their excellent service and prices and now my friend has started using them too.
Ian & Karen Ian & Karen
Aug 31, 2020
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Called in today and the owner stopped a man coming in to the shop because he wasn't wearing a mask would only serve him at the door. Good on the owner I just wish more people acted like this. Now about the shop it's got everything you need for DIY and more the staff are great nothing to much trouble for them. Note to owner never change the shop.
Trish Holden
Apr 22, 2020
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Paula Lea
Apr 21, 2020
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Kathryn Hayes
Apr 20, 2020
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John Perris
Apr 10, 2020
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