Visiting a garden centre should be a treat, not an everyday errand. Fortunately, the industry has recognized this and modern concepts are redefining what it means to shop for plants. These days, people increasingly prefer visiting smaller, speciality stores with curated selections of beautiful plants rather than larger-scale warehouse centres that look more like big-box retailers. The latter tend to stock a wider range of items from various vendors, but typically have a much less inspiring atmosphere and lower-quality plants—the opposite of what customers want today.