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If it grows with us,
it will grow with you

Working with nature and the climate, our horticultural nursery, only provides plants cultivated with care and long-standing expertise. 

Nestled in the hills of the Rossendale Valley, our family-owned business is renowned for the quality of its plants and the advice and expertise it provides.

Owner Michael leads a small but enthusiastic nursery team that will always welcome you and guide you through which plants are best suited for your garden.

Nature and nurture

We grow the majority of our plants from high quality plug plants to ensure the highest standards and the lowest carbon footprint.

Read our Sustainability pledge

From root to pot

From 2024 all our perennials will be planted in terracotta pots to further reduce our plastic usage.

Reduce, reuse, recycle

Our inpact on the environment is at the heart of everything we do, we aim to tread as lightly as we can.

Local delivery

Too big for your car? If you have trouble getting your purchases back to your garden, ask us about home delivery.

Manage and maintain

Mowing, tree pruning, power washing, if a job is too big to manage, ask us about helping you keep on top of it.

Create your space

We can help you create your dream space, from garden design to landscaping, from extra pots to complete rebuilds.

Need a little help?

Why not select one of our Plant Packs and we’ll select your plants for you. We deliver nationwide in environmentally friendly protective packaging.

Order a plant pack online

Marl Pits recommends…

Four things you should you be doing and planting this time of year?

1

Protect tender plants and new growth from frost with a temporary fleece.

2

On dry days – get to work weeding before they get established.

3

Now is the time to add Alpines to the garden, Hardy, perennial and ready to flower.

4

Flowering shrubs such as Camellias, Azaleas, Ribes and Ceanothus provide height, structure and colour in Spring.

Gift Vouchers

Looking to find a gift for a friend to start their Spring garden?

Landscape and outdoor space

Designing, building and maintaining a garden can be overwhelming. At Marl Pits Garden Centre we can work with you to design and create your perfect outdoor space. From complete builds, refreshes or some extra pots and baskets we have the expertise to realise your dream garden.

Enquire about our landscape services

Maintenance

A planned maintenance and soft landscaping schedule can take the hassle and uncertainty out of looking after your garden. Marl Pits can help you with regular visits to mow the grass, prune shrubs and plant summer borders will ensure your garden is in perfect condition for the sunny weather.

Ask about a maintenance schedule