Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Centre in Malvern, VIC
Established in 1993, our family-owned garden centre has become a cornerstone of Malvern's horticultural community. With over 30 years of dedicated service, we combine traditional gardening expertise with modern design principles to meet diverse customer needs. Our team of horticulturally trained professionals brings collective experience spanning more than two centuries, ensuring authoritative guidance for every gardening challenge. We offer a comprehensive range of services including landscape design, site-specific consultations, and custom plant sourcing from over 100 local and interstate growers. Our curated inventory features premium plants, garden essentials, and homeware, catering to traditional gardens, courtyard spaces, and indoor environments.Through regular workshops and hands-on advice, we empower customers to create sustainable outdoor spaces while maintaining our commitment to quality and community engagement. Our design team specialises in transforming gardens through evolving seasonal approaches, supported by detailed concept planning and implementation services. We maintain transparency in pricing for all professional services, with clear fee structures for consultations, design phases, and installation work. Our community-focused approach extends to limited maintenance services during staff capacity periods, ensuring ongoing support for local gardening projects.
Services
Landscape Design
Garden Consultations
Plant Sourcing
Potting Services
Indoor Plants
Outdoor Decor
Garden Maintenance
Plant Delivery
Design Workshops
Seasonal Plant Sales
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 30+ years serving Malvern's gardening community
- Horticulturally trained staff with specialist knowledge
- Sourcing from 100+ local and interstate plant growers
- Collective 200+ years horticultural experience
- Personalised consultations at client properties
Services
Landscape Design
Our experienced landscape designers create tailored outdoor spaces that evolve with seasonal changes. We offer comprehensive design services including site assessment, concept development, and implementation planning. With professional expertise in both hard and soft landscaping elements, we help transform gardens into functional, aesthetically pleasing environments that reflect individual client needs and property characteristics.
Garden Consultations
Professional on-site garden consultations provide tailored solutions for your outdoor space. Our horticulturally trained team offers expert guidance on plant selection, soil health, and garden maintenance. The structured consultation process includes practical recommendations for improving your garden's functionality and visual appeal while considering environmental factors and seasonal variations.
Plant Sourcing
We source premium quality plants from over 100 local and interstate growers to meet specific client requirements. Our extensive industry connections enable us to locate specialty plants for unique garden designs. The service includes expert advice on plant suitability for different environments, including courtyard spaces, indoor settings, and traditional garden layouts.
Potting Services
Professional potting and planting services cater to both indoor and outdoor plant needs. Our team assists with repotting, container selection, and soil composition recommendations. We offer on-site planting services for larger projects and provide guidance on maintaining plant health through appropriate potting techniques and seasonal care requirements.
Indoor Plants
Curated selection of indoor plants and associated homeware products available in-store. Our specialists provide expert advice on indoor plant care, lighting requirements, and maintenance routines. The service includes plant styling recommendations to enhance interior spaces while considering environmental factors and long-term plant health requirements.
People
Megan Cripps
Co-Owner
With decades of horticultural experience, Megan has been instrumental in establishing Town and Country Gardens as a Malvern institution. Her expertise in traditional gardening practices and commitment to quality plant selection has shaped the business since its inception in 1993.
Adam Cripps
Co-Owner
As co-owner, Adam contributes extensive landscaping knowledge and business management expertise. His involvement in industry publications and community gardening initiatives reflects the business's commitment to sharing horticultural knowledge with the local community.
Bianca Cripps
Team Leader
Bianca leads our horticultural team with a focus on customer service and plant care education. Her modern approach to garden design and plant selection ensures the business maintains relevance while upholding traditional gardening values.
Questions
Do you offer delivery services for plants?
Yes, we provide delivery services for plants and garden products within the local area. Delivery charges vary based on distance and order size.
Can you source specific plant varieties not in stock?
Our sourcing team can locate specialty plants from our network of 100+ growers. Please allow 2-3 weeks for special orders.
What design service options are available?
We offer consultation, concept development, and full design implementation services with transparent hourly rates for each phase.
Are payment plans available for large projects?
We accept major credit cards and bank transfers. For projects over $1,000, we can arrange payment plans with prior agreement.
Do you provide ongoing garden maintenance?
Limited maintenance services are available during staff capacity periods. These include pruning, repotting, and seasonal planting tasks.
