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Nursery Trolleys
Nursery trolleys have a wide range of uses and, because they're so versatile, they're an essential piece of garden centre equipment. Whether safely transporting customers' selections to the checkout or moving delicate trays of shrubs, potted plants, and heavy sacks of compost and peat to where they need to be, staff and customers alike would struggle to get the job done without them.
What types of trolley do you find in nurseries?
Nursery trolleys are the Swiss-Army knife of garden centres. They enhance efficiency and productivity by meeting the demands and unique needs of daily operations. If you've ever worked at or visited a commercial nursery, greenhouse, or garden centre, you'll have seen trolleys being used for all kinds of tasks; the most typical being customers carrying products and plants to the checkout. Watching the staff, however, and without a doubt you'll have seen them shifting dozens of heavy bags, boxes of cumbersome stock, oddly-shaped products (think: bird-baths and water fountains), and everything in between.
And unsurprisingly, with so many specific requirements, there's a trolley for every job.
Flatbed trolleys – the workhorse of nursery trolleys
With a simple open platform, their high-quality, durable construction, ease of manoeuvrability, strength, and solid rubber or pneumatic tyres make them the top choice for daily use. With a low platform, they make loading a breeze, even with the heaviest items.
Platform trolleys – all the muscle with safer storage
Platform trolleys are a close relative of the flatbed, only they're manufactured with raised rails to keep their contents from sliding off or falling over the sides.
Shelf trolleys – multi-tiered and multi-purpose
With low and high shelves, shelf trolleys protect their contents with the option of separating fragile items from bigger, bulkier ones. Without having to stack delicate items, everything is protected, and with their raised sides, there's far less chance of dropping anything.
Danish trolleys – distribution and display all in one
Considered 'the' nursery plant trolley, it's the most efficient and effective way to display and transport large quantities of plants, trays of shrubs, and flowers. Why? This tall, tiered, high-capacity, rolling shelf system was designed with durability in mind, transporting plants while still providing incredible access and visibility. Danish trolleys are iconic in nurseries, regularly used as retail shelving, yet quick and easy to move from one end of the premises to the other.
The unseen benefits of using nursery trolleys
While they're perfect for moving plants and other products, the different nursery trolleys offer a range of advantages you might not have thought about.
• They save time and labour: Reducing the number of trips staff take boosts efficiency.
• Improved plant care: Taking the risk out of manhandling plants and damaging delicate stems, roots, and flowers.
• They're safer: By putting the load on a trolley, you make it safer for backs, knees, and arms, reducing the chance of injury and fatigue.
• They're the ultimate space savers: Trolleys that double up as shelves? You can store and display stock, or move it out of the way when you need that space for something else—in seconds.
How nursery trolleys are playing their part in sustainability and even greener gardening
With their strong and reliable construction, our trolleys can provide a lifetime of use. In an age where environmental values are more crucial than ever, any equipment that supports the reduce, reuse, recycle ethos plays a significant part in the development of sustainable living. Trolleys streamline gardening and greenhouse operations, reduce waste by reducing breakages, and uphold working conditions.
They're not restricted to commercial operations, either. Nursery trolleys are popping up in urban and domestic gardens too, benefiting gardeners and growers of every type.
Nursery Trolleys: FAQs
What is a nursery trolley?
A nursery trolley is any wheeled cart used to transport plants, products, tools, or equipment in domestic gardens, commercial nurseries, greenhouses, or garden centres.
How much weight can nursery trolleys carry?
Depending on their unique specification, many trolleys have a capacity of up to 500kg.
Are they suitable for indoor and outdoor use?
Yes! Nursery trolleys are made of weatherproof materials (typically galvanised steel, rubber, and plywood), so they're perfect for wherever you want to use them.
How do you clean a nursery trolley?
Simple! Just give them a good hose down or wipe with a damp cloth, and they're good to go again.
Do their wheels lock for stability, and will they roll over rough terrain?
Some models come with locking castors, but most models remain stationary without needing brakes. Larger wheels, especially those with pneumatic tyres, will roll over the bumpiest of ground with ease.