Smiths Orchard Garden Centre
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Smiths Orchard Garden Centre
All our bedding plants, trees and shrubs are from English nurseries and include your classic favourites. We are an independently run family garden centre with thousands of outdoor, garden and gift items. Our friendly experienced staff are happy to help and always on hand to direct you and answer any questions.

We have been operating since 1929 and were one of the first Garden Centres in the country. It is a 2 1/2 acre site with a large outdoor plant area, indoor covered areas for furniture and garden products, a large gift department and a cafe. Martin, our Plants Manager is a seasoned plantsman of very high regard giving lectures to prestigious groups and winning regularly at shows with his organically grown produce.
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Interpet Anti Parasite uses a number of active ingredients to create an effective and safe treatment against White Spot, Slime disease, Flukes and Velvet. This is a five day course of treatment that builds up an effective dose in the pond while minimizing stress on the fish.

We know that Duckweed is an unsightly and potentially dangerous problematic weed, and the small circular leaved plants rapidly divide to cover the entire surface area of the pond.This cuts out the light, killing any submerged aquatic plants and also disguises where water starts and ends, being potentially dangerous to wildlife, pets and children.
A mix of different coloured stone chippings 8mm - 11mm in size, for use as a decorative mulch on pots or borders. Decorative rustic slate stone chipping 15mm - 30mm, a recycled bi-product of the roofing industry. Slate Paddlestones 50mm - 100mm in size - a recycled bi-product from the roofing industry, which is tumbled to form flat smooth paddlestones.
3 Supplied - One of Each Colour (red/blue/purple) Perfect for illuminating paths, driveways, beds and borders. Up to 6 hours of light each night. Charges in direct sunlight. Automatically illuminates during darkness when on. Solar stake light that automatically adjusts brightness according to the amount of daylight received during the day, to provide light all year round.
4.5kg butane gas refill, ideal for camping and caravanning and can be used with a single burner cooking appliance This is for a refill only, if you do not have an empty 4.5kg butane bottle please call for assistance. 7kg butane gas refill, ideal solution for cooking and heating in your caravan, can also be used for smaller portable heaters.
In 1919 an Essex Countryman and Gardener set up a nursery in rented ground in the heart of Grays. His name was Ernest Smith and together with his brother he built the business into a thriving concern growing vegetables for the London markets and serving the horticultural needs of the local community.
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Dec 15, 2021
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The first time visiting this garden centre lots of different bits and pieces. A nice cafe and the prices are very reasonable . And we will going back
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Nov 16, 2021
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Friendly place with a variety of plants and decor. Not to forget the cafe which is open from 10.30am to 3pm
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Sep 28, 2021
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Lovely warm and friendly place so relaxing to have a cuppa and something nice to eat. Staff are always friendly and polite. Love visiting and now with the Christmas stock its the best time of the year x
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Aug 03, 2019
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They always do really well here for decorating at Christmas it's lovely and they do a lovely hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows which is just why you need to wash down a nice slice of cake 🎂