Spending on gardens grew 5%

Consumers spent €3bn on plants and garden furniture last year, an increase of 5% on 2005, according to figures from the gardening sector. Spending was up most in the autumn, with the good weather in November boosting sales 22%. Garden furniture, tools and paving showed the most growth.

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