Despite a year of tough trading conditions, garden centres are still investing in refurbs and new developments, say Glee exhibitors Pleydell Smithyman, the design, planning and business consultants.

“We’re seeing lots of repeat business rather than new customers,” said director Paul Pleydell. “Garden centres we’ve worked for in the past are still coming through with new projects so there appears to be plenty of confidence in the future.” 

The Klondyke rebuild at Wilmslow, due for completion next month, and the new Squires development at Woking are among their recent projects.