World Farm and Hua Hng Sungei Tengah is a garden centre at 65 Sungei Tengah Road, Choa Chu Kang, Singapore, rated 4.5 from 39 Google reviews.
A good garden centre is judged on the health of its plants, the quality of its advice, and how well its stock suits the local climate. Check that plants look healthy: leaves should be even in colour, with no sticky residue or webbing underneath, and roots should not be pushing out of the base of the pot. Ask staff how much light and water a plant needs, since a plant that suits a shaded corner may struggle in full sun. In Singapore's heat and rain, drainage matters as much as the plant, so check that each pot has holes and that the soil is not waterlogged. Regulars often bring measurements of their space, because a plant that fits the spot is easier to keep alive.
Sungei Tengah sits on the edge of Choa Chu Kang, where many homes have gardens, so the centre suits people with space to grow plants as well as those with balconies.