Many got in touch to share which gardening centres they visit across the North East and what is so good about them. Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see if your favourite is on there. Be aware the pictures in the gallery are stock photos and weren’t taken at the garden centres mentioned:
5. Grove House Plants
Donna Sharp said Grove House Plants, Hartlepool, S25 2HJ, is fantastic. Photo: Other
6. RedFox gardenworld & coffee shop
Located on Newcastle Road, Gateshead, NE10 8YS, RedFox gardenworld & coffee shop is a popular choice. Samantha Walls said: 'Get my plants from here every year and they are always amazing.' Photo: Other
7. Flower Mill
Andrea Jenkins said her favourite garden centre is Flower Mill inside Thompson Park, Sunderland, SR5 2SH. Photo: Other
8. Elm Tree Farm Garden Nursery and Tea Room
Susan Richardson and Tracey Thompson mentioned Elm Tree Farm in Washington, NE37 3. Photo: Other