There is nothing not to like about 'gardens4you.ie'. The plants were so fresh looking. The service was fast. The packing really impressed me as they not only had such a strong box, but it was divided so as to protect the more fragile plants.On top of this the prices were great, but something that I really, really appreciated (because I am a bit of a novice on plants & don't know one from another ) was the fact that for each plant that I had purchased, they enclosed a sheet explaining exactly how to plant each item along with a photo so that I knew which was which.Before I got my parcel I was thinking that I would have to go back on the website to see which plant was which and what to do with it, but this page saved me all of that bother, so I was delighted to find this sheet enclosed.I definitely give this company full marks all round and am saving up to buy some more plants.
In a nutshell: two out of four plants I received were diseased (the other two are in quarantine waiting to see if they are also diseased) and customer service was rude and argumentive when I tried to ask for my money back (which I did after I had to threaten legal action and lateral flow tests to prove the diseased status of the plants, why is it always a battle?). The customer service in question replied from the UK, the plants came from the Netherlands, I ordered from gardens4you (dot) ie.
To get a response from The UK was bizarre as it's through an IE website and I will certainly be reporting gardens4you for using an IE website to "weare" (dot) ie and the relevant authorities for abusing Irish internet infrastructure and cyberspace.
I am also calling out the nursery (ies?) in the Netherlands for their obvious poor care of plants and the many holes in gardens4you in general's Standard Operating Procedures and Policies I can immediately digress from my experience.
I tried to bring this to their attention and resolve the dispute quietly but after the experience with the UK customer service and no response from Melvin Jansen who I tried to contact I am now bringing this to the public's attention.
Save your money DO NOT buy with Gardens4you, buy local or nationally (most local/national stores are happy to order more exotic plants for you), and support the Irish economy. We as an Irish customer base deserve better than the poor service from the Netherlands and rude customer service from The UK.
Thank you for your feedback. The photo of one of the 2 buddleias received is completely normal for the season especially during the winter period, we have -2ºC at night here in the Netherlands this is nursery plant cultivated outdoor all year around. Do not worry the order is 2 months guaranteed, if the plant failed to grow the item will be simply replaced or refunded.
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Feb 3, 2023
I didn’t realise that some of the plants would arrive not potted and in root form. Maybe it says it somewhere but I didn’t see it.
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Answer by gardens4you.ie
Feb 6, 2023
The photos on our site always show a plant. The product description next to the picture shows you if the plant is delivered as a bulb, rhizome, root or pot plant.
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Dec 21, 2022
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Dec 4, 2022
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Nov 28, 2022
I was a little disappointed with my order. I was expecting much larger plants. ( possibly my fault for not taking notice of sizes rather than photos)
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Answer by gardens4you.ie
Nov 29, 2022
We state a delivery height for all pot plants, shrubs and trees
For potted plants, this height is measured from the ground, including the pot. Keep in mind that plants that are planted in a border will be lower in the border, because the pot height disappears under the ground.
Shrubs and trees supplied with bare roots, i.e. without a pot, are measured from the top of the roots and are therefore planted at the same height as the liver height.
We always indicate a delivery height range because it is a live product and products can vary slightly in length during the season.
Once planted, most plants will continue to grow quickly, especially in the spring.
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Nov 11, 2022
I bought a camellia and 2 hydrangea I have to say it was a very fast delivered and the plant was really well packed and protected which I was really impressed! That said, i was a left a little disappointed wt the fact that it is literally a thin twig which I will have to grow it probably in the shed for at least a year before plant it, specially because I was planning to put it in front of the house! Overall happy with the purchase
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Answer by gardens4you.ie
Nov 14, 2022
Our hydrangeas are nursery plants cultivated outdoor all year around we have 5ºC at night and 11ºC during the days. Do not worry once planted in the garden ground and well protected with some mulch of straw they will grow very quickly in march -april when spring will return, order is guaranteed to 30 april 2023.
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Nov 3, 2022
No proper confirmation email regarding shipping, so I was unsure when to expect my package. The plants arrived in a battered and torn box, with several of the plant pots broken and badly bent out of shape, and the plants themselves look very unhealthy, all yellow and brown and withering
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Nov 4, 2022
All customers in Europe and therefore in Ireland receive an automatic email the day the order is shipped, yours was sent on 25/10/2022, the package was then after 72h visible on www.dpd.ie.
The aubrieta that we saw on the photos were completely normal, they are plants grown outside we have in Europe the 4 seasons, the foliage of the aubrieta do not fall in autumn-winter but the plants still in pot are naturally much less attractive when the cold arrives. Do not worry as informed they are guaranteed to the 30th April 2023.
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Sep 30, 2022
Hopefully they have a customer service as well during weekend so any request can be reviewed during those time
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Answer by gardens4you.ie
Oct 3, 2022
Our customer service can be reached by email from Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (CET), you can send us emails and photos 24 hours a day and we will try to answer you within 48 hours.
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Sep 25, 2022
Quick service, but didn't realise they were so small
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Answer by gardens4you.ie
Sep 27, 2022
The sizes of our plants are indicated on the site below the photos, for the most part they are delivered in pots of 9cm diameter 12 or 14cm. It is important to check and to contact us in case of doubt.
It is important to check and contact us in case of doubt. You will also find on our site many trees in pots of 21cm diameter fruit trees and ornamental trees for patio and gardens.
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Aug 17, 2022
Most if the plants were in tact despite being delivered upside down...
But unfortunately a lot of them had browned leaves and probably won't survive.
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Answer by gardens4you.ie
Aug 26, 2022
This natural defense mechanism is normal and does not mean that the plant will die. In times of great heat, the leaves of plants, shrubs and trees become stained and dry. This is normal and is the only way for plants to survive the intense heat and dryness that Europe has been experiencing for more than 2 months.
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Aug 16, 2022
Ordering was easy, but I was disappointed by the appearance on the plant when it arrived. When I contacted the customer services, I was informed it was out of their hands as the plants are grown in gardens and we have just finished a heat wave. The plant looks half dead. Customer services did provide information on how to care for it to get it up to health.
I just feel the plant should have been delivered healthy to start with. It is trans portable, could they not have brought them indoors during the peak hours?
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Answer by gardens4you.ie
Aug 26, 2022
Seeing trees with stained leaves, dry or downright losing their foliage during or after a hot and dry summer, is a regular phenomenon, which has already been observed during the previous heat wave. It generally takes one or two seasons for the plants to recover and replenish their reserves. Go outside look at the nature around you in extreme heat or not there is not a tree grown outside that has immaculate leaves. You can't order plants grown outdoors expecting to receive immaculate green leaves in August during a drought with 34°C during the day.
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Aug 5, 2022
I didn’t like finding out that although the website seems like an Irish (.ie) site the company is based in The Netherlands. It’s a week since my order and the parcel is only now in DPD head office. That’s too long for plants to be in a box. I won’t order from Gardens 4U again. I can’t comment on the product as I haven’t received anything yet
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Jul 4, 2022
I sent a camellia and pot for a retirement gift, and it was a surprise for the receiver to get some dahlia bulbs for free.
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Jul 1, 2022
Unfortunately one of the plants was damaged, and the little lemon plant lost some leaves. But I hope to revive them!
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Jun 28, 2022
Disappointing and a let down. Unfortunately 6 of the 9 plants didn't survive the delivery in good shape. The flowerheads all turned to mould in the plastic bags they were packed in. In turn the mouldy flowerheads fell down into the plant and any leaves or stalks they lay on turned to slimy mush. I am very disappointed. I'll do my best to cut out the mould and mush and try to bring the plants back to life but that's not what I signed up for. They certainly won't be going in the display I intended them for so from that point of view it was a waste of money. Hopefully I can salvage something...
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Answer by gardens4you.ie
Jun 30, 2022
We are sincerely sorry to hear that. All order placed on our website are guaranteed. Please take contact to our customer service with photos we will be happy to arrange a replacement or a refund.
Here is how our warranty applies.
Warranty period:
-Perennials and potted shrubs/trees: 1 year
-Indoor plants and bonsai: 1 month
-Spring bulbs: 1 growing season until May 31 at the latest.
-Summer bulbs, rhizomes and bedding plants: 1 growing season until October 1st at the latest.
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Jun 27, 2022
Plants coming in the time but they are not to big like on the picture but lovely
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Answer by gardens4you.ie
Jun 30, 2022
Our photos are for illustration only and show you always a mature product photographed in summer period in order to give you a idea about the final product once planted. The size of the plants you buy is mentioned on our website. Our plants are nursery plants and they are 1 year guaranteed.
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Jun 23, 2022
Plants packaged carefully but not of great quality
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Jun 22, 2022
I ordered what I thought were plants and some of my order arrived in seed packet form
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