COMPANY HISTORY

Since this time a new Houseplant area has been built and a Pet and Aquatics department successfully introduced. In 1999 the first phase of the longer term plan to give customers the opportunity to purchase outdoor plants under a covered area to protect them from inclement weather conditions, was completed when we introduced a large canopy covering the whole patio area.  It has since been extended and is home to seasonal herbs, bedding plants, small trees & shrubs and garden displays to give inspiration and ideas to our customers.  A large selection of outdoor pots and water features can also be found in this area.

All-In-One garden centre today, aims to give our customers a pleasant shopping experience, in a friendly and clean environment.  We pride ourselves on our friendly staff and are well renowned for our 'recently refurbished and modernised restaurant', which enjoys the frequent visits of regular customers.  Our high quality service includes on-line buying, gift wrapping, potting, delivery and after-sales support, including the ability to e-mail us with any problems; our staff are well trained and they have both horticultural and aquatic qualifications.

We also offer many general advice and care leaflets in store and on-line (available to download and print) from plant care to pet guides - Click here to view.

The range on offer within the store is sourced from around the world by the team of knowledgeable and experienced buyers who aim to continually offer exclusive lines at competitive prices, reflecting the latest consumer trends as well as satisfying the requirements for each changing season.

Over the years we have won many awards, especially for our imaginative displays. We are members of the recognised trade associations, the HTA (The Horticultural Trade Association) and the G.C.A. (The Garden Centre Association), which help to ensure high standards throughout the industry. We have been awarded many times for keeping the very high standards set by G.C.A. and have also received awards from L.O.F.A for our garden furniture displays.  Other awards we have been extremely proud to receive include:-

• 1st Prize for hanging baskets at the world famous Chelsea Flower Show.
• International acclaim from The American Nurseryman Association for display techniques.
• Most improved Garden Centre 1998.
• Runners up in Garden Centre of the year
• G.C.A. The best houseplant department
• G.C.A. 2006 The Worral Cup award for the best customer information.
• G.C.A. 2006 Centre of excellence for our Pet and Aquatic Centre
• G.C.A. Highly commended Garden Centre (only awarded to the top 20% in the UK .)
• G.C.A. 6 awards of Merit in 2006 throughout the store.
• G.C.A. 2006/7 The Best Christmas Display in the UK.

This has all added to our excellent reputation as a garden centre both within the region as well as the local community.

OUR REPUTATION

After 36 years of trading we have established an excellent reputation in the local community and have a solid and strong customer base.

We are active within the community, sponsoring local events such as ‘Rochdale Townships In Bloom’ where areas of the town are planted up to enhance the environment. We actively support Rochdale Football Club and for several years, were their main sponsors. Regularly we sponsor charity events in the local area and every September we host the Rochdale & Slattocks Horticultural Show, where many local horticulturalists attend.  Annually, we donate a Christmas tree to our neighbours in Castleton Village and we welcome visits from local schools and community groups, where by we offer a tour of the centre and explain the principles of growing plants in a fun and easy to understand manner.  We even have a recycling centre!

At Christmas, the garden centre is transformed into a Christmas Wonderland and a visit is well worth the effort.

We like to think of All-In-One Garden Centre as a “Personal Environment Improvement Centre” - providing inspiration to help improve your quality of life, health and well-being at home.

Please explore this web site but most importantly, we would love you to come and visit the centre to experience for yourself the quality of service and products we provide, or even to just relax in our restaurant.

Hope to see you soon.