With the temperature rising, what better way to welcome in Spring than to visit some of Essex's best garden centres to refresh your garden.
Here are five you should check out.
Perrywood Garden Centre
Located in Tiptree, Perrywood Garden Centre boasts a wide selection of plants and has its own on-site production nursery.
Click-and-collect is available for pre-ordered items.
Perrywood gets busy late morning on weekends, so an early visit is advised for those wanting a more relaxed atmosphere.
RHS Garden Hyde Hall Plant Centre
Near Chelmsford, the RHS Garden Hyde Hall Plant Centre is part of the wider Hyde Hall estate and is ideal for those wishing to view mature display gardens and purchase similar plants.
The shop offers quality plants, many of which mirror those found in the gardens, along with a range of gardening accessories.
Attending the gardens is optional, and those who only want to visit the plant centre and café can do so for free.
Alton Garden Centre
Alton Garden Centre in Wickford is an ideal stop for households wanting a wide variety of items under one roof.
Alongside their range of outdoor and indoor plants, they also offer tools, barbecue equipment, pet supplies, and lifestyle goods.
Quieter times at Altons are usually weekday late afternoons.
Summerhill Garden Centre
Summerhill Garden Centre in Billericay is notable for its wide stock range and strong aquatics section.
This centre is perfect for those wishing to outfit their ponds as well as their garden borders.
With a variety of plants for sale, garden sundries, and a versatile aquatics department, Summerhill offers something for every gardener.
Billericay's Summerhill is wheelchair-friendly, welcomes coach parties by arrangement, and is easily accessible due to its main road location.
Summerhill is a good destination for a quick practical visit or a longer weekend browse.
Poplar Nurseries
Poplar Nurseries in Marks Tey, presents a blend of traditional nursery and modern settings, with a large stock of plants, garden furniture, and an assortment of gifts.
Poplar Nurseries have an in-house restaurant, and the staff are known for their knowledge and helpfulness.
Weekday mornings at Poplar Nurseries tend to be quieter for browsing.
With the summer rapidly approaching, getting the garden ready could become more of a pleasure than a chore.
With the range of centres available, each offering a distinct variety of products and ambience, Essex is well-equipped for green-fingered garden enthusiasts to relish their time outdoors.
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