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Daisy Naylor

When will garden centres reopen in the UK - and will there be restrictions?

Garden centres will be among the first businesses to reopen as Boris Johnson relaxes restrictions in England.

The PM has announced his plan for taking the country out of lockdown, with rules changing as early as Wednesday 13 May.

The public will be allowed to do unlimited exercise, and sit in parks with members of their own household

While most non-essential businesses will remain closed until at least June, garden centres are going to be allowed to open their doors to customers from this week.

Here's what you need to know:

When will garden centres reopen in the UK?

In England and Wales, garden centres will be allowed to open from Wednesday 13 May, as long as they comply with social distancing measures.

There will be a limit on how many people are allowed in at once, customers must remain two metres apart, and in-store cafes and play areas will not be allowed to open.

There will be screens to protect staff at tills, and payment is likely to be card only.

Garden centres in Scotland will remain closed for the foreseeable future.

Spring is the peak season for garden centre sales, with the Easter weekend and two May bank holiday weekends usually seeing a considerable spike.

While DIY stores such as B&Q and Homebase have been allowed to open through the lockdown, garden centres were not deemed to be essential retailers.

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