What will you find at Watson's ?

Plants

Growing from seeds can sometimes be hit and miss so our locally grown bedding plants and vegetable seedlings help make it easy. If you’re after something quickly our potted colours offer instant rewards.

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Shrubs

Hebes are native to New Zealand and there are around 90 different species ranging from dwarf shrubs to small trees of up to 7 metres in height.

Fruit Trees | Citrus Trees | Deciduous Trees | Watson's Garden

Trees

Whether it’s fruit trees, citrus trees or deciduous trees we have trees ranging from small to large. Lemon’s, Limes, Apples, Peaches, Pears, Avocado to name a few.

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Tools

Spades, forks, rakes, hoes, trowels, scoops, shears, secateurs, you name it we have it ! With suppliers such as DeWit, McGregors and Omni you can be assured of quality and value for money.

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Garden Supplies

Fertilisers, plant food, plant protection, weed and bug control all help to make a happy garden. Water is also vital and we have a range of irrigation supplies to make sure your garden is well looked after.

Garden Art, Giftware & Cafe

Enhance fences and walls with our garden art. Sculptures and pots for flower beds and lawns, plates and bowls for the home and garden. Enjoy a local coffee, milkshake or cake while you find the best plants for your garden.

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Watson's Garden - Otaki

Watson’s Garden has been operating at 17 Bell Street in Otaki since 1966.

It was first built by the late Jim McCormick after World War Two in 1947 and has been family owned by Don and Pat Watson since 1966 when, after having worked here for ten years, they bought the business.

Watson’s Garden has employed a lot of family and locals over the years and has a significant place in Otaki history.

We have grown a wide range of plants from the old days which include potted cyclamen, cut flowers, and carnations (Otaki pinks in particular) along with vegetable seedlings, capsicum and tomatoes.

We grow annuals for the Kapiti Coast District Council as well as a number of other nurseries.

Over time, our commercial enterprise out grew our site at Bell Street and we purchased a new property of 8.1 hectares (20 acres) at 79 Lethbridge Road across the Otaki river. This is where we grow our commercial vegetables such as cabbages, cauliflowers, broccoli, lettuce and leeks.

At the Bell Street building we have perennials, grasses, fruit trees and a wide selection of many other plants.

We also sell a large selection of garden supplies, such as compost and potting mix, a range of quality garden tools and gift vouchers.