The summer it opened, I spent an stupid amount of money in the Potting Shed, which I should point…read moreout is a shop rather than an actual shed. My garden was beautiful though, with hanging baskets and planters overflowing with lovely flowers and trailing things. And I had the most fab garden candles and lights. Come to think of it, where have all those candles and lights gone?? The Potting Shed sells everything you could need to creates your own hanging baskets and planters, but that's really not for me. What if I had to touch the compost, or saw a worm? Thankfully, they also sell the most beautiful ready made planters and baskets which are crammed with lovely things like trailing honeysuckle. Even better, when the next spring rolls around, you can bring in your empty basket or planter and they will fill them without you having to pay for the container. Perfect. They also sell compost, lawn feeder stuff and gloves for any crazy fool who does want to create their own little bit of nature. Here's the bizarre bit, they have recently started selling furniture. It's really lovely white painted furniture at very reasonable prices, but I still find it weird. But as long as they keep filling my baskets, I'm happy.

I ordered trees and hedging through Woodcroft Landscapes' online shop and was really impressed with…read morehow easy the process was. The plants arrived healthy, well-packaged, and exactly as described. It's clear their nursery stock is top quality and well cared for. On top of that, I've seen some of the landscaping projects they've completed, and the standard of work looks excellent, professional, tidy, and built to last. You can tell they take real pride in both the plants they grow and the gardens they create. Between the convenience of the online shop and the craftsmanship of their landscaping, Woodcroft Landscapes is a company I'd highly recommend.

From the owner: Whether you are starting from a bare area of earth or are looking for ideas to enhance your…read moreexisting garden, we can provide the inspiration, plants, trees and expertise.

With Valentines Day fast approaching the staff in Hannah's Courtyard will be flat out wrapping…read morebouquets and pruning roses - they definitely won't run out of flowers though because this place is jam packed! They have a huge display of flowers outside the shop so you don't even have to venture in to find the perfect bouquet. The shop itself is a bit of a rabbit warren, it seems that most of stock is outside the on the street rather than in - but this isn't a bad thing. They don't just do flowers in Hannah's - they also have a hardware section out the back although you wouldn't know it even existed unless you ventured in. When you go out the back you sort of feel like your entering someone's garden shed. There's bits and bobs everywhere. I actually came in here looking for a shower curtain pole after mine collapsed - no valentines shopping for me (forever alone), only DIY! My only criticism is that it's a bit of a mess out the back and hard to find what you are looking for. Hannah's Courtyard is a must if you're looking to get out of trouble with the missus - I was shocked at the amount of different flowers they had on offer so if you want something specific get down here. Beware you may develop hay fever on entrance!

Ornamental Garden is a small, recently established garden centre that produces bespoke garden sheds…read moreand outdoor furniture. The small premises on the quiet lower end of the Antrim Road also displays a number of cast concrete statues mostly of small animals which are also produced by the owner. There were also a few nursery plant. It's a place to consider if you have an individual requirement for a garden shed where you will receive a more personalised service than a bigger establishment would offer.

This branch of HSS Hire is located in Mallusk Industrial Estate just outside Belfast. HSS Hire…read moreprovide customers with a market leading supply and extensive catalogue of tool and equipment hire. Their customer base ranges from individual needs to multi national companies. HSS employ more than 2000 people in their company and deliver from more than 800 vehicles from over 250 outlets. They are a company very well known for their safety measures and precautions. They achieved 4* British Safety Award and also testament to this they have won eight awards in the past five years for their excellent safety measures. "HSS will never hire tools or equipment that are not thoroughly tested. We deal with you in the way you choose - by phone, text, online, through a dedicated account manager and through the branch and supercentre network." Visit http://www.hss.com for more information and details.