Planters Garden Centre Magazine by YHG Media

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the Garden Centre Magazine for Planters Garden Centre.

Inside this edition you can find a plentiful amount of information on what you can find instore, including a section on monthly garden tips. With knowledgeable and friendly staff on hand in store to help with advice or inspiration, complemented by the huge variety of stock available, you will be sure to find what you need for your upcoming garden and/or home projects. This edition also includes many different informative editorials and alongside you will find local businesses whose services may just be what you are looking for.

We have also launched a digital copy of the magazine, available to view on your smart phone instantly. Please scan the QR code, featured at the bottom of this page, and this will bring up the publication for you to view. You can also access the digital magazine at touchpoints in the garden centre. One of the most exciting features of our digital publication is that you can interact with the garden centre's social media or connect with local business websites with just a quick tap on your device.

As always, we welcome feedback on our magazine, if you have any comments you'd like to add, we would love to hear them. Please email: info@yhgmedia.co.uk

Kind regards and happy reading!

Johnathan Beveridge Magazine Editor

T. 0345 115 1478 E. info@yhgmedia.co.uk

www.gardencentremagazine.com

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LANDSCAPE THE PERFECT ESCAPE

Creating a pleasant outdoor space can be a daunting task, but with the right combination of hard and soft landscaping, it can be achieved. Hard landscaping refers to the installation of physical structures such as decks, patios, fences and walkways. Soft landscaping refers to the use of plants, flowers and other natural elements. When used together, hard and soft landscaping can create a beautiful, fit-for-purpose and inviting outdoor environment.

HARD LANDSCAPING provides structure and functionality to an outdoor space. For example, the addition of a patio can provide a place for outdoor entertaining or pathways for a sense of flow to an outdoor space. Hard landscaping elements such as retaining walls, steps and edging create a more aesthetically pleasing outdoor space. These elements can help define the boundaries of an outdoor area as well as offering a sense of separation between different areas.

SOFT LANDSCAPING, on the other hand, provides the visual appeal to a garden. Adding elements such as trees, shrubs and flowers can bring a sense of life to an outdoor space, creating a lush garden or providing privacy with tall hedges or trees. Soft landscaping also attracts wildlife, whilst making the space feel more inviting and enjoyable.

By combining elements of each or even different styles of paving such as Indian sandstone, porcelain and granite, you can give your garden a uniqueness, character and intrigue. When entertaining guests,

your garden serves as the pièce de resistance. Making the most of the summer is always best with friends, family and a beautiful, creative and stylish landscaped garden.

We're Planters, your local friendly garden centres

THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT PLANTERS

Our friendly 6.5 acre garden centre nestles at the heart of Bretby, close to Burton on Trent & Derby. We have a true passion for everything plant related, and have an extensive range of tools and gardening products too.

But our passion doesn’t end there as we also have a restaurant serving delicious food, drinks and snacks. If you need a gift for that special someone (or just want to treat yourself!), you’re sure to find it in our gift shop. Our pet and aquatic department also has you covered, with everything you need and expert advice too.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• SANDPIT BEACH - Throughout summer holidays

• CRAFT FAIRS - This festive season

• ICE RINK - We’ll be back in 2024

Our centre also runs coach trips throughout the year, you can find out more about them and book online at www.bretbytrips.com. We host a lot of events as well, including our ice rink where you can skate on real ice from mid-October! Find out more at www. plantersgc.com.

No matter what though, our commitment to great plants and great customer service will never change.

Planters at Bretby Bretby Lane, Bretby, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire DE15 0QS

Planters is all about Gardening

We have an enthusiastic and passionate team who love all things horticultural and want to create the best garden they can, whatever size or space available.

We have a huge range of plants from trees to bedding and everything in between, and we make sure we have only the freshest plants available and lots of seasonal inspiration.

We also have everything else you need to help create a glorious garden, such as plant foods, weed and pest control, tools, pots, propagation equipment and a great range of decorative accessories and solar lighting.

Pop in to your local centre today and see what we have to offer for your garden, or speak to a member of our team if you need assistance.

The place for plants

Annuals, biennials, perennials, alpines, bedding plants hanging baskets; you name it, we’ve got it within our huge range of outdoor plants.

Gardening has so many benefits including:

• Stress Relief

• Great physical exercise

• Boost your immune system

• Lower blood pressure

Don’t forget – all our hardy plants come with a lifetime guarantee.

Indoor Plants

Did you know houseplants have lots of benefits?

Not only do they make your home look amazing, they also

• Purify the air

• Keep oxygen level high

• Reduce stress

• Increase productivity

• Lower blood pressure

• Aids recovery

Garden Care

Everything you need to keep your garden looking brilliant!

Having a great garden needn’t be hard work. Our garden care products range from lawn seeds and weedkillers to tools and specialist accessories, so no matter what your next garden project is we’ve got you sorted. Our friendly and knowledgeable team are always on hand to offer help and advice too.

Bulbs are brilliant for creating wonderful spring colour and vibrant shows in the summer. Look out for our range of spring flowering bulbs that will arrive at the end of July, a great variety of Daffodils, Tulips, Crocus and other spring delights to be planted during the autumn.

We will also have seed potatoes that can be planted and Harvested ready for Christmas and a range of Onions and Garlic.

Compost

At Planters we pride ourselves on our range of growing media. We stock trusted brands such as Miracle Gro, Levington and Westland. Year round we stock multi-purpose, ericaceous, moisture control and rose, tree and shrub composts. We also supply a peat-free compost for customers wishing for even greener gardening. We also have an extensive grow your own range, from Tomato growbags to Potato grow sacs to farmyard manure we can help you put your own veg on the dinner table.

Aggregates & Fencing

If you’re looking for an easy way of making a big impact in your garden quickly, then check out our aggregates section. There’s lots of gravels, slate, pebbles and cobbles in a wide range of colours and sizes to suit any garden style and use.

Our range of paving kits offer a quick way of sorting out a new patio too. There’s square kits, rectangular kits and circle kits too. Each come in a range of sizes to suit your needs.

Our range of trellis and fencing products will add privacy to your garden and make it a true haven. We offer a carry to car service, or can deliver your items to your home if your prefer.

Pots & Containers

At Planters we have a great range of pots and containers to suit all styles and budgets. We stock an extensive range of APTA terracotta pots, Woodlodge and lots more! Pots are a great addition to your garden, filling even the smallest space with colour.

We additionally stock a large range of pot feet and stands, which have lots of benefits including increasing air flow around your pots and reducing the risks of cracks forming.

View our full range of pots in store.

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Outdoor Furniture

Enjoy your garden this year

We have a wide range of garden furniture to suit all styles and sizes of gardens from bistro sets and benches to large dining and lounging sets.

Gifts &

There’s something for everyone in your life (including your furry friends!) in our gifts section. We’ve got home decorations, candles, jewellery, clothing, accessories and more, as well as a large selection of cards. If your special someone is particularly hard to buy for, we sell Planters gift cards, afternoon tea gift vouchers and HTA gift cards too.

Restaurant at Planters at Bretby

Our restaurant first opened its doors in 1992 following the success of the newly founded garden centre.

We have some delicious, fresh dishes which are all prepared from local British produce and of course our staff are always on hand to offer outstanding service.

Our restaurant team are very proud of their reputation which is continuing to spread beyond the local area for providing our customers with good home cooked food prepared fresh to order using locally sourced ingredients.

During the Autumn of 2016 we refurbished our Restaurant to enable us to accommodate up to 200 people and also provide our customers with a modern, light and relaxing environment. Plans are already a foot to expand the restaurant even further, watch this space!

Why not pop in and enjoy a coffee and a slice of homemade cake in our friendly restaurant, read a newspaper or login to our free wifi to catch up with all those important emails.

Private Functions

We are pleased to announce that we can accommodate private functions within our restaurant. Whatever the occasion we can provide you with an area of our restaurant, seating up to 40 people, depending on configuration and we can work with you to tailor our packages and menus to best suit your requirements.

We can provide anything from a cup of tea or coffee to a buffet lunch, afternoon tea or a full 4 course sit down meal to suit your requirements. With our buffets starting from just £7.99 per head they provide excellent value for money for any function.

Everything for your pet

We have everything you need for your dog, cat, bird, small animal or reptile!

We have a great range of wild bird products including feeders for every kind of seed and feed. We have ranges of bird feed formulated specifically for all the different types of birds you will find in your garden or would like to attract.

Pets

Our stunning and modern animal units are home to lots of beautiful bunnies, gorgeous guineas and happy hamsters! Each animal that joins us is given a name and treated like one of our own.

We now also have an amazing aviary, which is home to lots of budgies and cockatiels. Each section gives our birds the freedom to fly around happily and perch on one of our artificial trees. We have a huge range of birds, including budgies, cockatiels, love birds, finches, canaries, parrots, parakeets, lorikeets and kakarikis. Our range of small animals includes rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats and hedgehogs. When you visit Planters, you can be sure that you will receive expert advice so that you can buy and look after your pets with ease.

Reptiles

Animals include snakes, bearded dragons, crested geckos, leopard geckos, giant African land snails, millipedes, tortoises, chameleons, toads, frogs and tarantulas.

We sell live and frozen food for reptiles. (Please feel free to call ahead about our live stock as availability may vary.)

We stock a range of accessories and habitats along with full starter kits for a range of reptiles, perfect for an easy way to set up your reptile home. Accessories include lighting, heating, feeding and watering, decoration and holding tanks.

Wild Bird Care

We have a great range of bird feeders for all budgets.

Our Gardman and Tom Chambers stands provide top quality products at great prices. There are lots of different feeders, treats, bird stations and bird tables to choose from so we are sure to have the right one for the birds in your garden.

Our red barn wild birdseed is of the highest quality. We have so many different types to choose from including niger seed, no grow, husk free and of course a highly nutritious and beneficial standard wild birdseed.

We also have a wide variety of suet products. Suet is very palatable and is a great way to give your birds lots of energy especially during the winter months. Attract the birds into your garden and watch them tuck in!

As for wildlife, we stock hedgehog houses, ladybird towers, bug hotels, butterfly biomes and more.

Aquatics

Everything for fish, ponds and more

Welcome to our aquatics departments at Bretby! We stock everything from fish, to aquariums and even pond equipment. If you have any questions just call or pop down and see us and we will be happy to help and advise as much as we can – whether it’s on setting up a new tank, or cleaning your existing one. If we don’t have what you need, just ask and we will do our best to see if we can get hold of it for you.

Planters at Tamworth Planters at Bretby

Woodlands Farm

Trinity Road

Freasley Tamworth Staffordshire

B78 2EY

Tel: 01827 251 511

Find us just off junction 10 of the M42 with A5.

Bretby Lane

Bretby

Burton on Trent Staffordshire

DE15 0QS

Tel: 01283 703 355

Find us just off the A511 between Burton and Ashby, approximately 2 miles outside Burton on Trent

Please note that dogs are not permitted at weekends, except assistence dogs. We apologise for any inconvenience caused

Opening Hours:

Monday to Saturday: 9am - 6pm

Sunday: 10am - 4:30pm (browsing only until 10:30am)

Please note that our restaurants close 30 minutes before store closing time

Closed Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day

We’d love to see you! We have two centres, one in Tamworth & one in Bretby. Find your nearest centre and see what they offer www.plantersgc.com