This April, it’s National Garden Month, and as one of the UK’s leading garden wholesalers, we thought we’d shine a light on the nation's love of all things green fingered…

As a nation, we love to spoil our outdoors spaces. In fact, we spent a whopping £18.6bn on our gardens in 2021, with the average total spend per adult with a garden sitting at £690, according to Statista. £241 was spent on renovations, closely followed by accessories (£180), tools (£140) and garden toys (£109).

So how many of us actually have gardens? Data collected in the 2021 census found that 87% of UK households had access to a garden.

In a study carried out by YouGov for the Horticultural Trades Association in 2021, it found that 35% of adults in the UK use their garden or other outdoor spaces to grow their own vegetables, fruit, or herbs.

The same study also revealed that 62% of respondents use their garden spaces to grow plants, flowers or trees, whilst 49% use them to feed or watch wildlife.

The amount spent on gardening products in the UK per year is expected to reach over £6.5 billion by 2025 – meaning garden centres, wholesalers and retailers are set to see sales grow and flourish, just like the nation’s gardens.

To discover our extensive wholesale garden and outdoor collection, head over to your nearest Stax branch today.

News and highlights from the garden industry…

Ongoing success for catering in garden centres

Catering was the bestselling department at garden centres across the country for the third month in a row during December (2022) according to our Barometer of Trade (BoT) report. Sales were up 19.66% compared to the same month in 2021.

Garden retail giants Primeur make their 2023 pledge

Primeur, the award-winning supplier behind the Tierra Verde planters, Eco-Way stepping-stones, EZ Border borders and edging, and EZ Tile flooring ranges – is laying their plans for the year ahead with its dedicated ‘Primeur Pledge’.

These three “promises” are designed to offer retailers peace of mind, celebrate the Primeur difference and continue to set the benchmark for sustainable design and material management the brand is famous for.

1. To continue to offer unique garden and home products that deliver eco-friendly credentials both now and long into the future.
2. Strive to minimise waste and to introduce new working relationships with our suppliers and customers to ensure they are matching the same standards.
3. Continue to bring to market eco innovations that inspire gardeners across the UK.