I am all for supporting local independant traders but I really struggle with shops like these.
It's pretty small, and attempts to cover everything from garden tools equipment, accessories, home hardware, kitchen utensils etc. The probelm is that this shop does none of these rangers well - there is a little of everything but you just do not get a full range. or choice that you want.
An example - I wanted to buy some strong weedkiller spray, something that mos tgardeners will use at some time of the year. Despite the name of the shop being 'Homes and Gardens' they just did not have anything in stock which remotely resembeld what I was looking for, so once again I had to go to the big DIY chain rather than putting money into the coffers of the local community.
A lesson for independant retailers - focus your offering, and do this well - then people will shop with you. read more