A plant shop and nursery business at 108 Townshend Street in St Leonards, Hastings, A4dibble Plants was started in 2009 by Sue and Ian Symon, who turned a lifelong love of gardening into a business. The shop focuses on unusual plants that suit New Zealand gardens and aims to keep gardening affordable for hobby gardeners and self-employed landscapers. Plants come in 5cm or 7cm pots, ready to plant out or to pot on. The business ships nationwide, with shipping costs worked out at checkout.
Sue is known for taking cuttings that others might throw out, and shares plant care advice, including on sun, drainage and seasons, with anyone who asks. A monthly newsletter offers tips, product suggestions, shipping updates and a discount. Phone 027 308 4481 or use the contact form to check whether a plant is in stock.