How to Choose a Great Garden Centre in Hobart

What to Look for When Choosing a Garden Centre in Hobart

A great garden centre is about much more than buying plants.


It's somewhere you can wander for inspiration, discover what's looking fabulous right now, ask questions and get good advice about what will actually work in your garden.


And in Tasmania, that local knowledge really matters. Our seasons, frosts, winds and even the conditions from one Hobart suburb to another can make a big difference to what will thrive.


So, if you're looking for a garden centre in Hobart, here are a few things we think are worth looking for.


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Start With Great Plants

It sounds obvious, but good plants should always come first.


Look for healthy, well-cared-for plants and a range that changes with the seasons. A good local nursery won't simply have the same plants sitting on the benches all year - there should always be something new arriving and something looking particularly fabulous.


At Stoneman’s, our nursery changes constantly. We choose plants with Tasmanian gardens and growing conditions in mind, with new stock arriving regularly throughout the seasons.


That means there's nearly always something different to discover when you visit.



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Good Advice Makes a Big Difference

Sometimes you arrive at the garden centre knowing exactly what you want.

And sometimes you arrive saying, “I've got this spot…”

That's where a knowledgeable team is invaluable.


Is it sunny or shady? Windy? Frosty? Do you want something low-maintenance? Evergreen? Fast growing? Fabulous in a pot? Something the bees will love?


There are plenty of questions that can help turn “I need a plant” into the right plant.


Stoneman’s has been helping Tasmanian gardeners since 1988, and our team knows local gardens. Bring us your questions, photos, measurements or even your gardening problems and we'll help you work through the options.


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Look for What's in Season

One of the lovely things about gardening in Tasmania is that there's always another season coming around.


Spring brings an abundance of colour, vegetables, herbs and new growth. Then there are bulbs, roses, fruit trees, bare-root season and all the other garden favourites that have their moment throughout the year.


A good Hobart garden centre should reflect what's happening in Tasmanian gardens now - and help you know what you can be planting next.


That's a big part of what we do at Stoneman’s. Our nursery moves with the seasons, so a wander through the garden centre is also a pretty good way to see what's happening in the garden right now.


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Can You Get Everything You Need?

The plant is often only the beginning.


Whether you're planting up a pot, refreshing a garden bed or tackling a whole landscaping project, it's handy to be able to find everything you need in one place.


At Stoneman’s, we're much more than a plant nursery. Alongside our huge range of plants, you'll find landscaping supplies, soils and mulches, pots, garden essentials, outdoor living and beautiful giftware - with our team on hand to help you work out what you need.


We're also Hobart’s only Weber Specialist Dealer and home to to Picket & Hill Tiny Homes, so there's plenty to discover beyond the nursery too.


And you don't necessarily need to visit us to shop. Stoneman’s has an online store, and we offer delivery, making it easier to get plants, garden supplies and larger purchases home.


It makes Stoneman’s a genuine one-stop garden shop, whether you're after one plant, planning a weekend in the garden, creating a beautiful outdoor living space or taking on a much bigger project.


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Choose Somewhere You'll Actually Enjoy Visiting

We think this matters too.

A garden centre should be somewhere you can take your time, have a wander, see what's new and leave with ideas - whether you came in for an entire garden project or one punnet of seedlings.


Convenience helps as well.


Stoneman’s Garden Centre is at 94 Grove Road, Glenorchy, just north of Hobart CBD, and we're open seven days a week.

So when Tasmania finally gives you the gardening weather you've been waiting for, we're here.



Is Stoneman’s Garden Centre Open on Weekends?

Yes. Stoneman’s is open Saturday and Sunday, as well as throughout the week.

Opening hours can change on public holidays, so it's always worth checking our current hours before making a special trip.



Can Stoneman’s Help Me Choose Plants for My Garden?

Absolutely. Tell us about your garden - sun, shade, frost, wind, soil, space or what you're hoping to create - and our team can help you find suitable options.


And not every garden is outside. If you're choosing indoor plants, things like light, position, temperature and how much attention you're realistically going to give them all matter too. We have a constantly changing collection of indoor plants at Stoneman’s, from easy-care favourites to something a little different.


You can even bring along photos of the area you're working with. Sometimes seeing the space makes finding the right solution much easier.


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Where Is Stoneman’s Garden Centre?

You'll find us at 94 Grove Road, Glenorchy, conveniently located just north of Hobart CBD.

We're open seven days a week and welcome gardeners from across Greater Hobart and Southern Tasmania.


Looking for a Garden Centre in Hobart?

Come and have a wander.


Stoneman’s has been helping Tasmanian gardeners since 1988, with quality plants, garden and landscaping supplies, outdoor living and a team that genuinely loves helping people get more from their gardens and outdoor spaces.



You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what you need. Tell us what you're growing, show us what you're working with or simply come in for some inspiration. Our quirky, creative displays are full of ideas - and there’s always something new to discover.


We'll help you from there.


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