The outdoor plants area is almost totally enclosed, protecting visitors from the elements entirely. To regulate the heat, the roof has large vents in it which are automatically closed or opened depending on the temperature and weather. Unique to all the garden centres we have visited.
The paths are principally straight but there are nooks and crannies off the main pathways which provide interest.

The paths are spotlessly clean as are the plant bays. They are also wide, allowing for wheelchair access.

The plants are all in excellent condition, with a large number of staff to keep them that way. Overhead signs are large and informative and the plants are generally in alphabetic order. The range of plants is good, though they occupy a smaller than normal percentage of the whole garden centre.

There are a couple of specialities, the most obvious being the extremely large range of clematis on offer (see prices below).

In keeping with a modern garden centre there is plant advice centre, well stocked with reference material.

NOTE: Price comparisons are based on the prices we find at the time of our visit. We compare to them average prices in the same year as the date of the review.