2025 has begun on a strong note for garden centres across the country.
Published 17th June 2025

The fine spring weather has led to a significant increase in sales, with garden centres reporting growth between +5% and +19%, with +13% to +15% being typical. Restaurant sales have also seen an uplift, though less pronounced, with increases around +5% to +8%.
Trends
Identifying trends is hard when the weather had such a dominant influence on sales. However, those mentioned include:
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