Unless you're green-fingered and love to be outside tending to your plants, a trip to the garden centre won't always be on the agenda unless completely necescary.
Like when a random storm ruins your shed or the dog takes a shine to digging holes in the grass.
But if you are a keen gardener, the plethora of outdoor plants, water features, garden decorations and much more will be right up your street.
And let's not forget that a garden centre can often include a café which ends up being you're favourite go-to, even if you don't need to look at the outdoor offerings.
We've rounded up some of the best garden centres in and around Bolton so you don't have to. If we've missed your favourite in our list, let us know by emailing newsdesk@men-news.co.uk.
Bradley Fold Garden Centre
Radcliffe Moor Rd, Radcliffe, Bolton, BL2 6RE
As well as being home to all of your garden essentials for any season, it also has its own butchers in its Food Hall.
Talk about tackling two jobs at once.
The garden centre is open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Heaton Fold Garden Centre
Overdale Dr, Bolton BL1 5BU
Located on the outskirts of Bolton Town Centre, the Heaton Fold Garden Centre is run by the local council.
As well as being open to the public selling everything to create your perfect outdoor space, the centre also offers work experience for adults with learning disabilities.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm and the weekends from 10am to 4pm.
Beech Hall Farm Garden Centre
Manchester Rd, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JD
Another for all your gardening needs, Beech Hall Farm Westhoughton has rave reviews for its ornaments if you're looking to dress up your outdoor space.
The garden centre is open Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm, and Sunday 10am to 5pm.
Bolton Garden Centre
Wigan Rd, Bolton, BL3 4RD
Bolton Garden Centre is part of the British garden centres family and is one of 16 owned by the company in the UK.
And if looking for all your plants and furniture is hungry work, why not head to The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant.
Open Monday to Saturday from 9am until 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4.30pm.
Newgate Nurseries
Plodder Ln, Bolton, BL5 1AH
From bulbs and climbing plants to full-out landscaping, Newgate Nurseries has it all.
The centre is open from 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Boscow Nurseries
Boscow Rd, Little Lever, Bolton BL3 1AH
A family run nursery since 1927, at Boscow Nurseries you'll find everything from perennials and shrubs to trees and bedding plants.
And if you're lucky, Bruce the black Labrador may be doing his rounds.
Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays from 10am to 4.30pm.
