Our main values and efforts include...

• Under-floor heating in the store maximising the effectiveness of any heating used.

• All wood products used and sold come from certified sustainable sources.

• A recycling programme is in place for all card, plastic, metal, green waste, food waste and office consumables. A variety of recycling bins for customer use are available in the car park (Amwell).

• Rain water is being harvested, stored and used for irrigation on the site.

• Fresh produce sold and served at our garden centres is sourced locally wherever possible.

• We encourage the purchase of peat-free and peat-reduced growing media at our stores and work with our suppliers to source and promote renewable alternatives.

• In association with our coffee supplier and the World Land Trust we aim to save 20 acres of threatened rainforest each year as a company.

• Products sold which originate from third world producers will be covered by the Fairtrade guarantee where possible.

• We encourage customers to use bags for life or re-use bags. All of our customer bags are biodegradable. Any surplus product packaging is recycled through our warehouse.

• We actively promote the use of plants to help create a more healthy and harmonious environment for both humans and animals.