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The Big Plant Nursery

Name: The Big Plant Nursery
Address: Wargrave Road, Reading, RG109PN, GB
Telephone: +441189341757
Price range: $$
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When you're looking for planting ideas and need advice or perhaps an instant solution, a trip to the Big Plant Nursery can help.
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The Big Plant Nursery is the place to visit when you’re looking for exceptional plants, ideas and advice as well as large specimen plants, trees and instant screening solutions. Set up by Award Winning Creative Landscape Co. our unique plant nursery is always full of fresh ideas, inspiring plants and solutions for every garden. You'll find an extensive range of plants and people who provide expert

advice and a range of associated services at all times of the year. We specialise in semi mature trees and plants that provide instant impact, screening and privacy, as well as ranges of smaller, complementary, seasonal interest plants suitable for every garden. Our standard stock list includes evergreen and deciduous trees, hedging, shrubs and climbers as well as living screens, bamboo, hardy exotics and topiary. Our horticulturalists are on hand to provide you with individual help and advice when making your selection, and our delivery, planting and landscape services combine to offer all the help you may need.

20/06/2024

Beat the weekend rush, our summer sale starts today! We have some great summer perennials, shrubs and specimen plants on offer including Digitalis (Foxgloves), Tiarella, Syringa (Lilac), spring flowering Viburnum, Magnolia, Rhododendron and lots more.

19/06/2024

Why choose pleached trees? With a clear stem, pleached tree heads are trained on a trellis to help maintain a more formal rectangular shape. They provide an instant ‘hedge on stilts’ when planted in a row. Perfect for creating privacy along boundaries in smaller gardens, leaving space for attractive planting underneath.

We are renowned for our range of large plants, specimen trees and instant screening solutions. Why wait years for something to grow when you could be enjoying it right now.

https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/advice-and-ideas/plants-for-a-purpose/plants-for-screening-and-privacy/

18/06/2024

Digitalis purpurea (common Foxglove). Perfect for cottage garden style planting or meadow area. The pollinators will be delighted. £12.99 each.

Height 1.5–2.5 metres. TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.

17/06/2024

Create instant screening and impact with a Cornus, also known as flowering Dogwood. We have several varieties to choose from, including Cornus kousa 'Venus' and Cornus × rutgersensis (pictured).

https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/product-tag/flowering-dogwoods

16/06/2024

Here is our guide to planting the perfect cottage garden. Think romantic...planting should be carefree and not too restricted. Mix colourful planting and formal with wildflowers to attract pollinators (link in bio).

Seasonal fillers to attract wildlife and soften paths

- Armeria
- Aquilegia (pictured)
- Alchemilla mollis
- Echinacea
- Erigeron karvinskianus
- Erysimum ‘Bowles’ Mauve’
- Geranium (pictured)
- Heuchera
- Helenium
- Ornamental grasses (pictured)
- Salvia
- Vinca minor

https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/advice-and-ideas/how-to-guides/english-cottage-garden/

15/06/2024

Heady scents, voluptuous flowers and a dash of whimsy; this style is all about romance. To create this style garden you will need to focus on abundant planting that spills over narrow pathways, masses of colour and scented flowers. To find out more visit the link in our bio.

https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/advice-and-ideas/planting-and-garden-design-tips/create-an-english-cottage-garden/

14/06/2024

Visit us at The Big Plant Nursery this weekend for ideas and inspiration galore. This Calycathus 'Aphrodite' looks incredible when paired with the Acer palmatum 'Fireglow', a winning colour combination.

13/06/2024

We are so proud of one of our directors for supporting his best friend on this epic challenge

The challenge is to walk the full length of Hadrian’s Wall, Carlisle to Newcastle with Luke who was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease last year at the age of 34.

As a degenerative disease, his physical condition has deteriorated since his diagnosis and will continue to do so but his love of the outdoors, determination to keep doing what he loves despite the challenges and his desire to support research into a cure has motivated him to undertake this 84 mile hike raising money for My Name’s Doddie and the MND Association.

If you are interested in following his journey or sponsoring them then please see the link below. We would be incredibly grateful for any support you can offer. Thank you.

https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/lukes-hadrians-wall-challenge

13/06/2024

The Waltham St Lawrence & Shurlock Row annual family day, Festival 2024, will be held on Saturday 15th June at the WSL cricket club. Come and try the local beer we are sponsoring and enter the raffle for a chance to win £100 to spend here at The Big Plant Nursery.

https://www.wslsrevents.com/

12/06/2024

Here are our top five scented climbers for June:

1. Honeysuckle (Lonicera)
2. Star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)
3. Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile' (technically not a climber but smells AMAZING)
4. Clematis montana
5. Wisteria

10/06/2024

Add a touch of year round elegance to your property with an evergreen Magnolia. We have several varieties available including ‘Gallissonnière’, 'Little Gem' and 'Goliath'. These will flower from late summer into autumn.

Grow in moist, well-drained preferably neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade. Tolerates dry, alkaline soil. A great choice for architectural planting and screening.

09/06/2024

Here is our June garden checklist:

1. Stake tall or floppy plants with a cane
2. Prune late spring or early summer shrubs after flowering, such as Philadelphus
3. Wisteria will need to be pruned now
4. Cut back late spring flowering perennials to encourage new growth
5. Keep on top of weeds
6. Be water-wise, especially in drought-affected areas
7. Position summer hanging baskets and containers outside
8. Mow lawns at least once a week (weather dependent)
9. Plant out summer bedding plants

08/06/2024

This is our plant of the month - Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile'. The first thing you need to know is that it smells AMAZING. It's common name is Mock Orange' and once you've smelt this you'll realise why. It's fresh, zingy and instantly transports the mind to a Mediterranean destination.

Grow in moist but well-drained to well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Perfect for low maintenance gardens in flower borders and beds.

07/06/2024

You may associate Acers mainly with autumn colour but they also look incredible during late spring and summer. They provide colour, height and instant privacy if you have an area that needs screening.

We have a dazzling array in stock at the moment, of all shapes and sizes. Why not try:

- Acer shirasawanum 'Summergold'
- Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg'
- Acer shirasawanum 'Jordan'
- Acer shirasawnum 'Moonrise'
- Acer palmatum 'Ryussen' (weeping variety)

https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/shop/japanese-maples/

06/06/2024

Here are some ornamental grasses we love. They are great for filling borders and providing a muted, earthy backdrop to more colourful plants.

1. Miscanthus sinensis
2. Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails'
3. Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind'
4. Carex testacea ‘Prairie Fire’
5. Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’

https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/shop/grasses/

05/06/2024

Ornamental grasses can really lift a border, giving it that designer look when planted amongst architectural perennials such as the cool blue Agapanthus.

For tall flowing grasses, try Stipa tenuissima. The earthy tones of the grasses contrast really nicely with bluey / purple Salvia and Verbena bonariensis.

https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/shop/grasses/

05/06/2024

Thank you for the lovely review. Our team is made up of experienced horticulturists so you get more than just fabulous plants when you visit us.

05/06/2024

Get the bees buzzing to your garden with these seasonal pollen rich plants:

1. Digitalis (Foxgloves)
2. Lonicera periclymenum (Honeysucle)
3. Verbena bonariensis
4. Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender)
5. Penstemons

Think about colour and shape. Studies show that bees are mostly attracted to purple flowers and prefer tubular shapes for easy access (Foxgloves, Honeysuckle and Penstemon).

03/06/2024

Meet the Calycanthus goddesses 'Venus' and 'Aphrodite'. They are both deciduous multistems, also known as Sweetshrub.

From late spring into summer 'Venus' bears large, scented, magnolia-like, creamy-white flowers with yellow and purple central markings whilst 'Aphrodite' has deep red, scented flowers.

02/06/2024

If your garden could do with some extra colour a little earlier this summer, we have many flowering shrubs, climbers and perennials to choose from.

1. Philadelphus ‘Belle Etoile’
2. Digitalis 'Dalmatian Peach'
3. Ceanothus (varieties available)
4. Rhododendron (many varieties available)

Visit us at The Big Plant Nursery, seven days a week for inspiration, plants and expert advice.

29/05/2024

Here is our Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' at RHS Chelsea Flower Show last week, looking amazing in the sunshine.

29/05/2024

Brighten up your borders with Coreopsis 'Golden Sphere'. It's a long-flowering summer perennial that will take you through to early autumn. £29.99 each.

29/05/2024

Six reasons to embrace gardening:

1. Mental & physical health benefits (calming, strengthens the immune system)
2. Relationship building
3. Rediscover the simple pleasures in life
4. A sense of accomplishment
5. Create a safe haven for nature
6. Add longterm value to your property

https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/blog/6-reasons-to-garden/

28/05/2024

Our nursery is a haven for wildlife. You are guaranteed to see more than just plants when you visit us.

28/05/2024

Have we forgotten how to play? When was the last time you climbed a tree or made a den? Here is our guide to bringing some of the childhood magic back into your life through your garden.

https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/blog/have-we-forgotten-how-to-play/

26/05/2024

Here are three slightly more unusal Rhododendron varieties we think you might like (and all currently in stock):

1. 'Germania'
2. 'Virginia Richards'
3. 'Graziella'

https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/product-tag/rhododendrons/

25/05/2024

This half term, remember that you don’t need to spend a fortune to have fun together. Here are some ideas to kepp the little ones busy:

- Make a mini pond (always be sure to baby proof the area, wire covers are always advisable).
- Create a checklist of things to look for in the garden from plants to birds and bugs.
- Visit us here at The Big Plant Nursery, open seven days a week.

https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/blog/mini-gardeners-encouraging-children-to-garden/?mc_cid=0d7f7fc981&mc_eid=UNIQID

23/05/2024

Ceanothus 'Co**ha' is a popular, fast growing evergreen shrub. Growing up to 3m in height and width. With a riot of blue flowers from May to July, it is the perfect addition to your garden if you want height, colour and interest.

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from strong, cold winds.

https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/shop/climbers/ceanothus-co**ha/

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23/05/2024

As we’ve been saying for a while, orange planting is a big hit this year. If you need more convincing, orange flowers are one of the key trends at this years Flower Show. Pictured is a planting job and our planting team completed last week.

https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/Gardens/2024/stroke-associations-garden-for-recovery

22/05/2024

We have made some significant changes since becoming a certified business:

1. Switched to electric vehicles and installed charging points
2. Switched to 100% green electricity
3. Implemented energy saving lighting solutions
4. Created a more effective waste processing system
5. Gone paperless by e-mailing receipts to our retail customers

Address

Wargrave Road
Reading
RG109PN

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm
Saturday	8:30am - 5pm
Sunday	10:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441189341757

Website

http://www.thebigplantnursery.com/location/the-big-plant-nursery

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Videos

You’ll find lots of gems nestled amongst the plants this weekend. This piece, ‘Conquered’ by Beth Kirby is a perfect example. #artinthegarden #hat2024 #henleyartstrail2024 #henleyartstrail

Day two of the Henley Arts Trail has already kicked off. Today, Sarah Pye Fine Art will be here in person to chat and show you her artwork. We look forward to seeing you. We’re open until 4:30pm. #artinthegarden #henleyartstrail #hat2024 #henleyartstrail2024

The sound of running water is invaluable in a garden, creating a tranquil space and masking distant noises. This piece by Lucy Smith does just that. #hat2024 #henleyartstrail2024 #sculpture #artinthegarden #henleyartstrail

Blue Tit nest box LIVE

Blue Tit update. Our Blue Tits are now laying - seven eggs so far and counting. We are eagerly watching to see how many eggs she ends up with. Pop in this weekend and see our nest box streaming live!

We have been out & about with our drone today capturing images of planting and landscaping work we did last summer. https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/landscaping