Already enjoyed by over 100 garden centres across the UK, the Garden Centre Magazine (GCM) is a unique opportunity to create a bespoke, professionally designed magazine within a magazine – at no cost to your business.

Each participating garden centre receives a dedicated 12-page personalised section within the wider publication, enabling them to showcase their latest news, promotions, staff profiles, restaurant menus, special events, seasonal offers, and more. With the potential to reach up to 50 pages in total, this high-quality, glossy publication serves as a powerful marketing and customer engagement tool.

No financial investment – fully funded by advertisers

Unlike traditional marketing initiatives, the Garden Centre Magazine requires no financial outlay from garden centres. Instead, the magazine is fully funded through advertisers and advertorial content, ensuring that your centre benefits from premium marketing materials without stretching your budget.

Simply host the publication in high-footfall areas such as entrances and tills, allowing customers to pick up a copy and stay connected with your latest offerings. With centre-specific content refreshed every six months, the magazine remains dynamic and relevant, encouraging repeat engagement and customer loyalty.

More than just a magazine – a community connector

The Garden Centre Magazine is designed not only to promote your garden centre but also to strengthen ties within the local community.

By incorporating features on topics such as garden lighting, pet care, and seasonal trends, the magazine creates natural opportunities for local businesses to advertise alongside engaging editorial content. For example, an article on ‘garden lighting’ may include adverts from local electricians, while a ‘pet care’ feature could highlight dog groomers, vets, and pet insurance providers. This strategic approach ensures that advertisers receive maximum visibility while readers discover valuable local services.

Extending reach beyond the shopfloor

One of the standout benefits of GCM is its ability to extend beyond the retail space. Unlike digital advertising, which can be fleeting, the physical magazine remains in customers’ homes for months, offering a constant reminder of your garden centre’s products and expertise. Many customers share copies with friends and family, further increasing brand exposure and footfall.

By providing expert home and garden tips, GCM is a publication that customers actively want to pick up, engage with and keep, in turn enhancing your brand’s credibility and fostering stronger customer relationships.

A no-risk, high-reward opportunity for garden centres

With zero financial commitment required, GCM represents a hassle-free, high-impact marketing solution. By participating, your garden centre gains a professionally produced, high-quality magazine that serves as both a sales tool and a relationship builder within your local community.

For more information on how your garden centre can get involved and join the likes of New Leaf Plant Centre, Old Railway Line, Grove Nurseries, Monkton Elm, Polhill, Planters and many others who already benefit from the inclusion of the Garden Centre Magazine within their centre, please contact the GCM’s Business Development Director, Trish Nicholson by emailing patricia@yhgmedia.co.uk

For more information visit www.gardencentremagazine.com