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:
1. Emily's Nurseries Ltd
Emily's Nurseries Limited on Leechmere Industrial Estate, SR2 9DW, has received positive reviews. Bronwen Williamson commented: 'Emily's leechmere industrial estate great price.' | Other 3rd Party Photo: Other
2. Blackfords Milestone Nurseries
Geoff Johnson said: 'Blackfords of course' - Hartlepool, TS25 2PN. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Other
3. Thoburn's Plants, Trees and Shrubs
Margaret Laws recommended Thoburn's Plants, Trees and Shrubs in Sunderland, SR1 2PB, saying: 'Best flowers and shrubs ever, lovely staff.' | Other 3rd Party Photo: Other
4. Clay's Garden Centre
Several people said Clay's Garden Centre in Washington, NE37 2PA. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Other