Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Centre in Aberdeen
Ben Reid Garden Centre is a family-run business based in Aberdeen with over 250 years of local growing experience. Specialising in plants and gardening supplies tailored to the North East climate, we grow more than 60,000 plants onsite annually while sourcing additional stock weekly from trusted UK suppliers. Our team combines generations of horticultural expertise with a passion for helping customers maximise their gardens. We offer an extensive range of trees, shrubs, bedding plants, and seasonal products alongside practical gardening tools and soil solutions. As a community-focused business, we provide free expert advice, a customer rewards scheme, and regular educational resources through our newsletter.Our facility features ample parking and a diverse selection of non-garden goods including artwork and gift items. With a legacy dating back to the 18th century, we maintain traditional values while adapting to modern gardening needs. Our current leadership under Simon Fraser and Katie Lindsay continues this heritage of quality and service excellence. We welcome both experienced gardeners and beginners seeking inspiration or guidance. Our commitment to plant health and customer satisfaction makes us a trusted choice for Aberdeen's gardening community.
Services
Plants
Shrubs
Trees
Garden Tools
Compost
Lawn Care
Wild Bird Food
Pots & Containers
Gardening Gloves
Coal & Logs
Highlights and features
- We are a family-run business with over 250 years of local growing experience
- We grow more than 60,000 plants onsite annually for guaranteed quality
- We offer a comprehensive range of gardening products and expert advice
- Our team provides friendly, knowledgeable assistance to all customers
- We operate a customer rewards scheme with points on every purchase
What people say
Super Staff
Great Customer Service
Quality Plants
Good prices
Loads of parking
Services
Plants
We offer a comprehensive selection of garden plants including seasonal bedding, herbaceous perennials, and houseplants. Our nursery grows hundreds of varieties onsite while sourcing additional stock from award-winning UK suppliers. All plants are carefully selected to thrive in the North East climate.
Shrubs
Our shrub collection includes evergreen, deciduous, and conifer varieties that provide garden structure and year-round interest. Many shrubs are grown onsite with additional specialist varieties sourced from trusted UK nurseries. We offer expert advice on selection and planting.
Trees
We stock a wide range of trees suitable for North East gardens, including ornamental varieties with spring blossom and autumn colour. Our selection includes specimen trees and hedging plants with expert guidance available on appropriate species for different garden sizes and conditions.
Garden Tools
Our tool range includes essential gardening equipment from spades to secateurs at various price points. We also offer specialist tools and protective gear including gloves for different gardening tasks. Our staff can advise on the most suitable tools for specific gardening needs.
Compost
We provide a full range of composts including peat-free options, bark mulch, soil improvers, and topsoil. Our selection caters to container planting and garden bed preparation with expert guidance on the most appropriate products for different planting requirements.
People
Simon Fraser
Director
Simon Fraser represents the fourth generation of family leadership at Ben Reid Garden Centre. With extensive horticultural knowledge and local growing expertise, he continues the family tradition of quality plant production and customer service excellence in Aberdeen's gardening community.
Katie Lindsay
Director
Katie Lindsay co-leads Ben Reid Garden Centre with her brother Simon Fraser. As part of the fourth generation, she brings modern business practices to the family tradition while maintaining the centre's commitment to quality plants and expert gardening advice for Aberdeen customers.
Questions
What products does Ben Reid Garden Centre offer?
We offer plants, shrubs, trees, garden tools, compost, lawn care products, wild bird food, and gardening accessories. We also sell gift cards and seasonal items.
Are your plants suitable for local growing conditions?
Yes, we specialise in plants guaranteed to thrive in the North East climate. Many are grown onsite with additional varieties sourced from UK nurseries experienced in Scottish growing conditions.
Do you provide gardening advice?
Yes, our knowledgeable team offers free expert advice on plant selection, garden care, and product use. We're always happy to help with gardening queries.
What are your opening hours?
We're open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm throughout the year.
Do you have gift options available?
Yes, we offer Ben Reid Gift Cards from £10 to £250 and accept National Garden Gift Cards for use across the UK.
Is there parking available?
Yes, we have ample parking space available for customer convenience.
