The time of year has come when we dust the cobwebs off the greenhouse, start trimming back the dead heads in the garden and plan what summer blooms we want to add to the soil beds.

For those who enjoy gardening, you might have even started sewing seeds for this year’s vegetable selection that you have decided to grow from home.

As the warmer months begin to creep in, a trip to the garden centre is always a good idea, whether for lunch with friends or to browse seasonal flowers.

To help you decide what garden centre to visit around Watford to achieve your garden goals, we have put together a selection of the best according to Google reviews.

Watford Observer: Nothing bets a look around the garden centre. Nothing bets a look around the garden centre. (Image: Getty)

5 of the best garden centres around Watford

Plants Direct

Rating: 4.8/5

Location: Roundbush Ln, Radlett, Watford WD25 8BQ

One recent customer said: "Friendly staff full of knowledge. Amazing healthy plants and a great stock of Garden sundries. Well worth a visit."

Another added: "Great place, well priced and knowledgeable staff."

Roundbush Nursery and Garden Centre

Rating: 4.8/5

Location: Roundbush Ln, Round Bush, Radlett, Aldenham WD25 8BQ

A happy shopper said: "Found this little gem a couple of weeks ago, so far bought some lovely plants and a beautiful new hanging basket that was made on site whilst we were there.

"Really helpful, lovely choice of all garden items, and the best bit for me, Bronson the Alsatian gives the best fluffy cuddles! A must-visit 5*."

Carpenders Park Garden Centre

Rating: 4.5/5

Location: Carpenders Park, Little Oxhey Ln, Watford WD19 5BA

A local shopper said: "Healthy plants and well looked after. Huge range of collections and a variety of plants with all-around blossoms. Pricy however worth the money."

Another fan praised the centre's cafe: "Having a light lunch at the Evergreen cafe at Carpenders. Service was top notch and the sandwiches were well filled and super fresh. £2.55 for a pot of tea isn't half bad."

The Plant Stop

Rating: 4.5/5

Location: Hempstead Rd, Watford WD17 3NL

One happy guest shared: "Fantastic family-run garden centre, with prices to match. Staff are super friendly and always ready to offer their advice."

A second shared: "Lovely quality, reasonably priced plants and friendly and helpful staff. What more could you want!?"

Chipperfield Garden Centre

Rating: 4.4/5

Location: Tower Hill, Chipperfield, Kings Langley WD4 9LH

A local shopper praised the staff: "Very helpful helping us choose some wood chips. Two guys happily spent time with us, showed samples and offered to take them to our car. Greatly appreciated, thanks!"

One more shared how good the cafe is: "Had a full English breakfast, eggs were not snotty sausages were proper meaty and it wasn't swimming in grease. Really good highly recommended."