Keen Gardener Reviews 

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy with the products and service from Keen Gardener despite a minor issue/confusion with my order. When informed of the issue Wendy Shepherd responded and acted immediately to resolve it and did s... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Overall really awful experience. It took over two weeks for the item to arrive despite it saying it would delivery within 7 days. Then the item had numerous wood knot holes in the item, affecting... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Impeccable service! Called me old fashioned but I do not usually enjoy online spending but needs must this time. I ordered a Hozelock fast cart, it arrived as described and much faster than I was expe... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered Muck Boots from Keen Gardner, supposedly premium boots. 3 months later they are falling apart, stitching around the top lip of both boots is coming undone. I've complained and sent p... See more

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Company details

  1. Grill Store
  2. Garden Center

About Keen Gardener

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  • Friendly and Knowledgeable customer service (no call centres or automation)
  • Price matching available
  • Massive savings off RRP
  • Trackable deliveries*
  • Next working day deliveries*
  • Over 4,500 products stocked
  • 14 day refund/replacement guarantee*
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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tomato patio planters

Happy with the products and service from Keen Gardener despite a minor issue/confusion with my order. When informed of the issue Wendy Shepherd responded and acted immediately to resolve it and did so in less than 24 hours. Great service.

12 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Overall awful experience

Overall really awful experience. It took over two weeks for the item to arrive despite it saying it would delivery within 7 days.

Then the item had numerous wood knot holes in the item, affecting the integrity of the wood, i understand its a natural product and one or two small ones is fine- but these pieces should be removed by QC. if i saw this in person i wouldn't have bought it. the customer service was shocking, zero care, sympathy or actually support for a shoddy service. took over two weeks to hear anything really. and at the end of the day they offered a resend one part out but it was too late for that to be of any use, and they refused any form of partial refund. STAY AWAY if you don't want to waste you time talking to useless companies and misleading product quality. also just really confusing who i was supposed to talk to and how to contact them properly.

7 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Missing item

The item I ordered haven’t arrived after 10 days so I sent an email and Wendy answered me very promptly. She found that my item had gone missing in transit so ordered another one. Excellent service. Just waiting for my item now

17 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed with my experience

Very disappointed with my experience. I placed an order for a raised planter (Order #KG-1301070611) 11 days ago, and it still hasn’t been delivered. I’ve also received no updates or communication from Keen Gardener regarding the status of my order.

The lack of transparency and customer service is frustrating and concerning. At this point, I’m starting to question whether this company is reliable, and I may need to contact my card provider if the issue isn’t resolved promptly.

I would strongly advise others to be cautious when ordering.

17 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bench Cover not delivered and no Correspondence

I had ordered a three seat bench cover Ultimate Protectctor Catalogue Number: U610G on the 16th September.
Had no correspondence or delivery times from the company having taken my £39.00 via a credit card.
Had phoned them on the 22nd September asking what had happened and told it was with Sixty Stores Ltd and could not help. Have sent numerous emails to Keen Gardener which were returned and then Sixty Stores Ltd with no reply to my request for the goods or a refund if they have not got the bench cover in stock.
It is now the first October and still nothing from this company apart from the fact that they have taken my monies by credit card. As an OAP I cannot just throw away the £39.00 and order from a more reliable company.
Sixty Stores Ltd have now reimbursed my monies so will have to search for another company for the same product 8.10.2025

16 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid, avoid, avoid!

Faulty product recieved and no response from customer service. I have already emailed weeks ago about the faulty product and have not recieved a response as stated on the returns policy within 48 hours excluding weekends.
I have tried to 'phone on numerous occasions and have never got through to speak to anyone. I have also left a voice message but no one has called back.
Please contact me about the faulty fountain, invoice no: 529264

1 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling quality and appalling customer service.…

Appalling quality and appallinh subsequent customer service. We had only had these bushes a mere matter of days when one of the balls completely snapped off at the 'natural' trunk, but because Storm Darragh had occurred, you feel justified & have completely washed your hands of it. Where I live was not hit harshly by the storm and both bushes were sheltered, and yet one bush snapped completely off. The pots in which they were placed are heavily weighted down & were still standing. The bush alas did not fare as well. For a bush designed for outside and supposedly weatherproof, to not survive even for a few days is disgraceful. Our previous bushes that we'd had in the same position, for years had survived every kind of weather condition, rain, hail, windstorms, extreme heat, heavy snow and still stood strong. We only changed them as they were starting to lose their leaves and not look as aesthetically pleasing as they once did. Very disappointing all round. Would never use nor recommend this company again.

9 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Slow and defective

Sadly, the Greenhouse came with broken parts and missing pieces, which, once reported resulted in a delay over a month of awaiting very slow couriers to deliver replacement parts during a storm and a poor build as a result was the outcome.

We await customer services to apply a gesture to recompense these losses should they choose to.

R Charles

15 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Recent purchase of a PALRAM-CANOPIA…

The Recent purchase of a PALRAM-CANOPIA shed went without a hitch. Attempts as assembly were difficult, to say the least. I contacted the company for advice. An offer of collection and credit was refused, as I wanted to keep the product, so they offered to send one of their staff (Andy, a real gem). Success! Eventually.

This is a highly efficient, friendly, customer focused, company that I would not hesitate to use again, and highly recommend to anyone buying from their vast product range.

NB Assembly of this product can be difficult, I personally recommend it to be based on a flat, paved, surface. Take notice of all the tool requirements, and follow the instructions to the letter.

22 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wrong picture on website

Ordered an item on website, entered the product code which showed a different item on manufacturers website. Emailed Keen Gardener to double check item image was correct who 'gas lit me' and said they had the right image on website.... Wasn't overly surprised when wrong item arrived. Very poor customer service and lazy staff.

30 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Happy Customer

I've placed 2 or 3 orders with this company recently and got some serious bargains on a few gardening tools and equipment.

Delivery was swift which is always appreciated. There was a very slight issue with one item which I phoned up to discuss with them, didn't have to wait more than 2 minutes to get someone on the end of the line and they patiently talked me through it. The issue was due to my own lack of knowledge regarding the product in question. Will definitely use again, some of the bargain prices on well-loved garden tool brands, are unbeatable!

1 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad customer service

Very bad customer service
Had a broken table top heater delivered
Sent it back no reply or acknowledgement
Only from DHL the company received it
Cannot get to speak to anyone on phone
When I try to email four times in their email address they advise it comes back as not returned not correct email address !!

13 August 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Keen Gardener

Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that your table top heater arrived damaged. We can confirm that all returns received have been processed. Please can you email us with further information including your order details and the address you have returned the item to as we would normally provide a customer with a returns number and address which authorises your return prior to a customer returning any items, please could this be sent to info@keengardener.co.uk which is the correct email address to use and we will be happy to look into this for you; or alternatively call us on 01789 763 336 our phone lines are open and operating 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor

Poor. My elderly mother bought outdoor table and chairs. The chairs absorb water after it's rained and they take AGES to dry out. Not ideal in this country! Wrote email to complain. Rubbish response saying we have to purchase a cover! Wrote subsequent emails to which they have all been ignored. Avoid!!

25 June 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Incompetent delivery driver

Nothing wrong with the goods ordered but customer service stinks. Wagon delivery driver took two walls out (due to ignoring explicit delivery instructions) and neither this company nor the haulage company will accept responsibility, more or less accusing us of lying and providing fake photographic evidence. Not even a penny of compensation offered on two stone walls which will be very expensive to repair.

12 June 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Keen Gardener

Thank you for your review. In the interest of transparency for Trustpilot users we reviewed the claim with both evidence provided by the customer and by the transport company and we have had to decline the claim based on objectively reviewing the information by both parties and being supplied with compelling evidence which is contrary to the customers claim. The customer has categorically not been accused of providing fake photographic evidence and we would recommend they re-read through all communication sent to them if they feel that this is the case, as it is not.

As a business we always want to reach the best outcome for our customers but ultimately it has to be the right outcome, in this case it was not at all possible to support the customers claims due to the overwhelming evidence provided by the carriers, as well as further evidence found on reviewing their claim where damage explicitly claimed to have been caused by the driver was present prior to the delivery date. In matters such as this we can only look at the facts and makes judgement based on the facts.

We don't believe it is fair to say our 'customer service stinks', we have been asked to explore a claim which would ultimately go through the carriers insurance without sufficient evidence to support a claim with them, and regrettably we have had to decline this based on this being the right outcome, sadly we understand that it is not the best outcome for you however we would not consider this a reflection on our customer service which as can be seen across various review sites on the whole is very strong.

The customer has been provided with a route to escalate their complaint to an independent company through arbitration if they are not satisfied with the outcome.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

AVOID buying from this company unless…

AVOID buying from this company unless it is a bank holiday or other special occasion, sadly I bought an outdoor set a few days before a bank holiday and the price plummeted £300 over the bank holiday weekend. The company refused to match the lower price or provide any sort of compensation. I wouldn't want this to happen to anyone else so I'd only purchase during the holiday time when they have sales on. Also, they make their prices look like they're already on sale but in reality they can drop them further so beware of this too!

24 June 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hartman Berkeley chairs- Star buy

Well, I'm ashamed 😔 to admit that I thought the company was a scam!!! I received my delivery of 2 x hartman Berkeley chairs in antique grey for a total of £106.66 today. Other sites were selling at between £111 to £135 per chair.
I'm delighted with the quality, fabulous price and prompt delivery. Oh, and I didn't realise that they came with cushions....absolute star buy.
I will definitely use the company again. And I highly recommend them for the competitive prices and prompt delivery.

20 June 2024
Unprompted review

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