This post challenges the unfair blame placed on garden centres and professional growers for weed spread, calling for better education, recognition of horticulture as a trade, and stricter regulation of unqualified sellers. It urges decision-makers to include trained horticulturists in the conversation.
“Can You Fix It?” is a personal and passionate look into the reality of working in horticulture today. Through real-world stories and industry insight, this piece highlights how garden centres often become the emergency fixers for poor advice, quick fixes, and misunderstood plant care. It shines a light on the overlooked professionalism of horticulturists, the lack of industry support for proper training, and the growing gap between good intentions and real expertise.