The Garden Centre Perth, WA

Dawson’s Garden World

Create a garden you’ll love to spend time in, with expert advice, premium plants, and friendly support. As a leading garden centre in Perth, WA, we carefully select every plant we sell, so you can buy with confidence, knowing your plants are ready to thrive.

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Our Essentials for a Healthy Garden

Great gardens start with the right foundations. These essentials support strong growth, fewer problems, and better results for every gardener, whether you’re just starting or have an experienced green thumb.

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Explore Our Collection

Whether you’re refreshing your backyard or planting up a balcony, trust Perth’s most experienced garden centre to help you choose plants that flourish.

Why Choose Dawson’s Garden World

Every garden is different. We’ve spent generations learning what works in Perth gardens and how to help you get it right.

Advice You Can Trust

Our qualified and experienced team, with formal training in horticulture, shares their plant knowledge every day, helping you choose what’s right for your garden with confidence.

Plants Grown for Perth Gardens

Because we grow and personally source all our stock locally, you can be confident they’re suited to local conditions, backed by our 12-month guarantee.

Friendly, Personal Service

We take the time to help. No rush, no guesswork, just honest, helpful support when you need it.

Proudly Local Since 1903

With four locations and over 120 years of experience, we’ve been growing Perth gardens for generations.

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Relax at The Homestead Cafe

Located within our Forrestfield nursery, The Homestead Café invites you to pause, unwind, and enjoy more than just coffee.

Once the Dawson family home, this lovingly restored space welcomes visitors for light meals, great coffee, and relaxed moments surrounded by nature.

Whether you’re planning your next planting or just taking a break after browsing, The Homestead is the perfect spot to reconnect—with good food, great company, and a bit of Dawson’s history.

Open daily from 10am to 3pm. The kitchen is closed from 2pm. 

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Meet The Team

Dawson’s Garden World is more than just a garden centre; we’re a family, and that sense of connection shapes everything we do. From Ian and Charlie Dawson to our team of passionate horticulturists, and even our much-loved dogs, Flash and Peaches, every person (and pup) helps create the friendly, knowledgeable experience our customers value.

Since 1903, we’ve been helping Perth gardens grow with quality plants, expert advice, and genuine care. Whether you’re just starting or a lifelong gardener, you’ll always feel welcome with us.

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Become a Member

Gardening’s better when you’re part of a community. Our members enjoy more than just rewards; they grow with our guidance, season after season.

Join our Frequent Gardener program and grow your rewards!
Every time you shop with us, you’ll earn 10% of your purchase value, which gets added to your loyalty balance. After 10 purchases, your total balance will be converted into store credit, which can be used on future purchases.

It’s our way of saying thank you for growing with us.

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Our Guarantee

Because we source every plant we sell, we stand by their quality. If a Dawson’s plant doesn’t perform, bring it back with your receipt and we’ll replace it.

Our qualified horticulturists will help you understand what went wrong and recommend solutions to get things growing again.

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Stay Up to Date

Get seasonal gardening tips, workshop news, and the latest from our stores straight to your inbox with our newsletter.

It’s a simple way to stay connected and keep your garden healthy all year.

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Learn From Our Experts

From pruning roses to planting garlic, our horticulturists share practical tips to help you get the most from your garden.

We share expert local gardening knowledge, rooted in over a century of experience as a trusted garden centre in Perth, WA; it’s advice you know you can rely on.

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Our Locations

With four garden centres across Perth, WA, it’s easy to find a Dawson’s near you. Drop in for expert advice, fresh plants, and a warm welcome—no matter where you are.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Shop Our Range

Discover premium-quality, locally grown plants and garden essentials – hand-picked for Perth gardens and backed by our expert guarantee.

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