The owners of Ned Yates have decided to close the garden centre in Wilmslow, Cheshire, to focus efforts on their landscaping business.

Owner and Director, Trevor Jacques, and son, Jon Jacques, are restructuring the business to concentrate on managing the sustained growth of Jacques Landscapes which will continue to operate from the Moor Lane site.

Both Ned Yates Garden Centre and the Seedhouse Restaurant will cease trading in late Spring and, in preparation for the closure, the garden centre will be staging a stock clearance with special offers on all products.

The family run garden design, construction and maintenance company, which currently employs over thirty horticultural and landscaping experts, has seen a significant increase in demand from both domestic and commercial customers. As a result, Jacques Landscapes will expand its business offering and employ an additional six staff.

Trevor Jacques said "The landscaping side of our business is growing substantially and we are widely acknowledged as one of the leading providers in the North West. There is the need and desire to expand this offering whilst continuing to consistently deliver work of the highest standard, for which we are renowned. Therefore we have made the difficult decision to close Ned Yates Garden Centre."

He added "We want to thank all the loyal customers and friends who have visited us over the years. We will continue to offer horticultural advice and expertise as part of the Jacques Landscapes service."

Ned Yates was established in 1965 as 'Ned Yates Walk Around Nurseries and Garden Store' and has occupied the same site on Moor Lane since.