With summer (almost, let’s be fair) in full swing and the weather warming up, there is no better time to revamp your outdoor spaces or simply enjoy a relaxed afternoon out.
But with so many options across the region, where do you find the best quality blooms, the tastiest homemade scones, or the most knowledgeable staff?
We asked Yorkshire Evening Post readers on our Facebook page to name the absolute best garden centres and nurseries in Leeds and the surrounding areas that are well worth a trip this season- and I’m going to be packing hayfever tablets to visit many of them.
Might we suggest that other sufferers do the same and not brave it?
From massive destination centres with on-site cafes to traditional, no-nonsense hidden gems, here are the top 19 spots our readers insist you need to visit
13. Simply Plants Direct (Pudsey)
Jamie Paul rates this local Pudsey hub as the absolute pinnacle for green-fingered enthusiasts looking for sheer variety. "The best one for plants, value for money, and knowledgeable staff—definitely recommend to anyone," they said. 📍 58 Owl Lane, Pudsey, LS28 8PU | Google
![Located directly across the road from its larger corporate neighbor in Tingley, reader Sharon Poppy shares a brilliant insider money-saving tip: "Have a nice lunch [at Tingley Garden Centre], then go over the road to Springfield Nursery to get great plants much cheaper!" 📍 Thorpe Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1SL](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZjODVjZmEzLTY4ODAtNGRhYS1hZTZlLTVmNzg2NGRhM2FjMDoyNTQ1OWNkZC1jZWJjLTRmM2QtYTI3ZC05Y2ExNGE1NzI2M2E=.jpg?trim=0,52,0,52&crop=&width=800)
14. Springfield Nursery (Tingley)
Located directly across the road from its larger corporate neighbor in Tingley, reader Sharon Poppy shares a brilliant insider money-saving tip: "Have a nice lunch [at Tingley Garden Centre], then go over the road to Springfield Nursery to get great plants much cheaper!" 📍 Thorpe Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1SL
15. Owl Lane Nurseries (Ossett)
A traditional, independent nursery that focuses heavily on the quality of its stock. Reader Jackie Hill rates it highly for its "lovely, exceptionally healthy plants," though warns visitors to note that there is no on-site café. 📍Owl Lane, Ossett, WF5 9AU | Google
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16. Garforth Cliff Garden Centre (Garforth)
Tucked away on the edge of Garforth, this independent spot is highly praised by Margaret Speight, who commends it for its "excellent food and amazing, friendly staff." 📍 Selby Road, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 2NF | Google Street View
17. Greenscapes (Shadwell)
A brilliant local nursery tucked away in the beautiful countryside of North Leeds, offering a fantastic selection of homegrown perennials and seasonal bedding plants. 📍 Coal Road, Shadwell, Leeds, LS14 3AD | Google
18. Seed Room & Horticentre (Middlestown)
Karen Redgwick recommends making the trip to this combined nursery and boutique restaurant, highlighting their "great food and reasonably priced plants" as the perfect combination. 📍New Road, Middlestown, Wakefield, WF4 4PA