Gardeners across the UK enhance their outdoor spaces during September ( 2020 ) which led to a ascent in sales in grueling landscaping according to the Garden Centre Association ( GCA ) ’s Barometer of Trade report .
compare with the same month in 2019 , sales were up 72.37 % .
Hard landscaping sales have been steady through the summer , but it was a surprise to see the class come out on top during September , especially with houseplant always being so pop .
Home DIY has been vast since the pandemic and mass have been ornament and fixing up their houses , so it ’s no surprise that they have wanted to uphold this trend and extend it to their out-of-door space too . Many hoi polloi have taken on the DIY approach and created outside sanctuaries for themselves , pure for enjoying during any more potential lockdowns to come .
Christmas was the next big seller during the calendar month , with gross revenue up 58.42 % . Sales in garden sundries were up 54.46 % , seed and lightbulb sales were up 49.37 % , outside plant sales were up 43.02 % and houseplant sales were up 47.62 % .
Everyone is aiming to make Christmas bigger and good than ever and make it a day where we can all leave about the difficult year we ’ve had . This mean people are gravel their shopping done earlier than normal just in case of future lockdown not leave them to get out before the celebration .
piece of furniture and barbecue sales were up 2.58 % and darling and aquatics sales were up 7.32 % .
intellectual nourishment hall and farm workshop sale were up 23.08 % , vesture was down -1.24 % and catering was down -13.41 % .
Overall gross revenue for the month were up 21.18 % with a year to date modification of -12.34 % .
Tony Jackson , Partner at Bernaville Nurseries in Devon , say : “ September sale have seen continued growth across the garden centre with houseplants , spring bulbs , hard landscaping and garden sundries selling peculiarly well . planetary house are look promising for Christmas and gift sale and clothing sales are lead off to foot up . eatery and café sale remain reduced due to special seating area capacity . ”
The GCA ’s BoT reports are compiled using factual sales figures and provide an up - to - date trading position argument . They are made uncommitted mid - month following the death of the anterior calendar month after all member garden centres have submitted their resultant role .
The BoT reports allow GCA members to equate their trading positions with other heart .
