First Drive-Through Garden Centre in Ballarat

Spot on Pots and Nursery are introducing Ballarat to the first Drive-Through Garden Centre.

Quality is paramount to our business, quality service and quality products. We want to ensure our customers continue to see the standard of our products before purchase. No surprises when your delivery arrives, and an assurance you are comparing apples with apples (pun intended!). Too often new customers at Spot on Pots and Nursery say “We didn’t expect it to be so healthy/advanced for that price” or “That is better than others I’ve seen for the same price” so we want to continue to give piece of mind that you are getting the highest quality options available.

Our Drive-Through Garden Centre will showcase a sample of stock from the nursery, including ornamental trees, fruit trees, shade plants, natives, grasses, perennials. Along with a sample range of many pots, garden art, statues (manufactured on-site) along the 150 metre driveway at Spot on Pots and Nursery. Our intention is to show stock from our popular collections, highlight customers’ options in a range of styles and at a range of price points.

Expert advice and service can be provided at your car window, or via phone 5335 5368. Cashless transactions are preferred for the Drive-Through service.

If you need some time to deliberate your purchase feel free to take it slow, just be aware of other customers or bring a coffee and do a few laps browsing in the Drive-Through. If you already know what you need give us a call or email and we can have your purchase picked and ready for collection – ‘call and collect’.

Entry is via Elizabeth Street (at the rear of the Nursery). Customers should drive through at 5km and please be aware that Nursery staff will continue to be working in the space. Once your decision is made park in a designated drive through parking space and await service from one of our friendly, knowledgeable staff.

There are few options for collecting your purchase:

1. We can pick the stock while you wait and deliver to the carpark for you to load into your own car

2. We can pick the stock while you wait and pack into your car for you

3. We can pick your stock for collection later that day (or another day)

4. We can take details and arrange a contactless delivery at a time that suits (additional fee may apply)

We will continue to offer service in the shop, BUT for the safety of our staff and other customers if you are unwell or someone you know is unwell please stay home. Contactless delivery is available if you require, simply give us a call to arrange this.

In the midst of the uncertainty of Covid-19 we, like everyone in the Ballarat Community are working hard to follow the Stage 3 restrictions currently in place. We do not take our decision to continue to trade in this period lightly. However we strongly believe in the benefits of gardening. We do not want these restrictions to impact our customer’s abilities to access products and services that we think are essential at this challenging time.

Research shows that getting 30 Green Minutes a day is enough to positively impact emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. During isolation self-care is paramount. Dr Dominique Hes (Plant Life Balance ambassador and researcher) explains that “being able to see plants or be surrounded by them can be an effective mechanism of dealing with stress.” In fact, 1 in 4 people are motivated to buy plants for mindfulness, and for good reason.

We hope to continue to support our community to get their 30 Green Minutes in a safe manner. You are safe at home, probably with more time on your hands than normal. So why not use this time to your advantage. Complete that gardening job you’ve been putting off for months and improve your mental wellbeing at the same time.

We hope with your support we can ensure gardens keep growing healthy in Ballarat and we can be innovative and creative in times of challenge. Be sure to like our Facebook page for specials and inspiration.

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