With the warm weather continuing, some of us may have plans to transform our outdoor space - whether that be sprucing up a yard, creating a flower bed, or adding a few plants to a balcony.
Fortunately, Liverpool is home to an array of garden centres catering for both the seasoned horticulturist or beginner with a green thumb.
There are many independent garden centres and family-run nurseries in our region but we've rounded up some of our favourites in and around Liverpool.
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Lady Green Garden Centre
Lady Green Lane, Ince Blundell, L38 1QB
Lady Green Garden Centre is located in the charming village of Ince Blundell. The sprawling grounds of the garden centre feature various sections of plants, flowers, and gardening supplies.
For weary shoppers, visitors can order a cup of coffee, Sunday roast, or lunch at the Topiary Restaurant and Coffee Shop.
Open Monday to Wednesday 9am to 5.30pm, Thursday 9am to 7.30pm, Friday and Saturday 9am to 5.30pm and Sunday 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Gordale Garden and Home Centre
Chester High Rd, South Wirral, Neston CH64 8TF
Located on Chester High Road in Neston, Gordale Garden and Home Centre is an award-winning family run business now in its third generation.
Gordale is one of the oldest garden centres in Britain and employs around 100 members of staff, selling everything through the seasons from plants and garden furniture to Christmas trees and decorations and more.
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Open Monday 9am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday and Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm.
Port Sunlight Garden Centre
The Causeway, Port Sunlight, Bebington, Wirral CH62 5DY
A popular establishment in Wirral, Port Sunlight Garden Centre is nestled amidst a picturesque village. Its extensive plant area is packed with perennials, shrubs and trees throughout the seasons as well as a large selection of herbs, fruit, roses and climbers.
Garden furniture, outdoor living accessories and fire pits for entertaining are also available to purchase. Indoors, there is a home and gift section.
Open Monday to Saturday 9.30 am to 5.30 pm and Sunday 10am to 4.30pm.
Garston Garden Centre
71 St Mary's Rd, Garston, Liverpool L19 2NL
Garston Garden Centre is perfect for those who live in the city. At the rear of the shop, is an outdoor area selling a wide variety of plants, flowers, and shrubs.
Garston Garden Centre also features an indoor home and lifestyle section, that stocks seasonal decorations and pet supplies.
Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4.30 pm and Sunday 10am to 2pm.
Bents
Bents Garden and Home, Warrington Road, Glazebury, Warrington, WA3 5NT
Bents is a renowned garden and lifestyle center located in Warrington. It was established in 1937 and is considered to be a great day out.
Bents has one of the most extensive range of plant in the North West selling seasonal bedding plants to ornamental shrubs, trees, and exotic flowers.
Beyond gardening, Bents also features a home and interior section, pet centre, and area featuring kitchen gadgets and appliances. It's also home to a food hall offering fresh produce, artisanal cheeses, meats, baked goods, and more
Open Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 5.30pm and Sunday 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Bromborough Pool Garden Centre
The Grn, Birkenhead, Wirral CH62 4TT
Bromborough Pool Garden Centre and café, managed by Wirral-based charity Autism Together, is staffed entirely by volunteers with autism.
The business first opened in 2012 and has always been a hit with customers ever since. The garden centre offers a range of perennial plants and flowers in outside areas, including a greenhouse and polytunnel behind the café area.
There are also gift items created by some of the talented people Autism Together supports, made in the charity’s woodworking and ceramics departments.
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Open Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 3.30pm. Closed Sunday.
Aigburth Hall Nurseries
5 Aigburth Hall Ave, Liverpool L19 9EA
Aigburth Hall Nurseries, is an independent, family run garden centre that caters for both the seasoned gardener or beginner. Established in 1945, the business started from humble beginning when the original owners would grow their own plants and vegetables and sell them from a shop on the historic site.
In November 2009, husband and wife Robbie and Jean Cottier turned their passion into a profession when they took on the business, carrying on its legacy in the city. The couple aim to source as much as they can from local growers and suppliers.
Open Monday to Sunday 9am to 5pm.
Whitakers
Manchester Rd, Prescot L34 5UD
Whitakers, on Liverpool Road in Prescot, was considered a landmark garden centre when it opened in 1923.
It now has a new store on Manchester Road that offers shoppers around 1,500 square metres of retail space stocking outdoor and indoor plants, garden furniture, accessories and equipment.
Whitakers also houses a large café for customers, with both internal and external seating.
Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm and Sunday 10am to 4.30pm.
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