If you’re practicing social distancing and are looking for things to do to fill your time that you’re unable to meet up with friends, why not pick up a hobby like gardening or even turn this time into an opportunity to freshen up your existing HDB garden?
Gardening is a great way to disconnect from the world for a bit and focus on taking care and nurturing your plants.
We’ve scoped out some of the best places in Singapore to get your gardening needs in order to make this time at home a little more enjoyable.
Located in Bedok South, The Garden Store is a little out of the way but it’s got a huge selection of plants. From succulents and cactus to jade plants and even some bonsais, you’re spoiled for choice!
The one-stop shop also retails planters, soil and paving slabs so you really can get everything you need if you’ve got a landscaping project of your own.
Their website is highly informative and gives a fact sheet on the different plants you can purchase. Those looking to shop online will get free delivery for purchases above $100. Purchases below $100 will incur a $15 delivery charge.
At 10 Bedok South Rd, Singapore 469274.
With several locations and retail as well as wholesale services, Ban Nee Chen is a well-established gardening giant in Singapore. Expect a huge selections of plants and flowers, gardening tools and supplies, professional team of designers and landscapers for all your gardening needs.
On their super informative website, you can also research the types of plants you’re looking for and the kind of project you are hoping to undertake before visiting. Or, just have a casual browse through their nurseries.
At various locations, including Blk 226A Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, #01-629, Singapore 561226.
This well-established, family-run gardening centre is a one-stop shop. The friendly and helpful staff is happy to assist whether you are looking for one plant, some seeds or a full-scale landscaping project.
Psst! Their fairly active Facebook page is updated regularly with gorgeous pictures of new arrivals, gardening advice, and health tips and tricks.
At 378 Tanjong Katong Rd, Singapore 437134.
Corona Florist and Nursery has everything you need to brighten up a balcony, add privacy to your garden or add a touch of greenery to your home. Not only will you find a wide variety of large and small plants and flowers, soil, pots and gardening tools, but their knowledgeable and friendly staff can offer you tips and advice. Landscaping services also available.
At 388F Clementi Rd, Singapore 599473.
Built on the philosophy of quality without compromise, Far East Flora is another longtime, proven gardening centre. They have several well stocked retail outlets but we’re particularly impressed with the online shopping option. The pictures are clear, the prices are fair and the site is easy to navigate.
There is a $30 shipping charge but for the convenience, it just might be worth it!
At various locations, including 565 Thomson Rd, Singapore 298184.
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Text: Kathleen Siddell/The Finder, Additional reporting: Atika Lim
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