Closing of gardening establishment inevitable: Garden centre forced shut due to gardening regulations

In the picturesque Moehringen district, a familiar sight has been altered as large banners and flags adorn the premises of Wieland Hosch's garden centre, announcing a clearance sale. The garden centre, a cherished part of the community for over three decades, is set to close its doors by the end of autumn, with a possible extension if stock allows.

The garden centre, initially located on Bahnhofstrasse, was taken into operation in 1991 and has been a family-run business for five generations, under the auspices of the Tuttlingen Hosch family. Wieland Hosch, a landscape architect and florist, joined the business in 2000 and has been at the helm for the past two decades.

The decision to close the garden centre comes amidst declining customer turnover and the increasing trend of online shopping. People are increasingly preferring cheaper products or having to save money, leading to less revenue in the store. Wieland Hosch, expressing his regret for the loss of loyal regular customers, acknowledges that he faces the same problems as many others in retail due to changing shopping habits.

The current garden centre location has been the hub of gardening enthusiasts for over three decades. However, the past few years have seen a downturn in business, with two particularly challenging years leading up to the decision to close. Wieland Hosch, uncertain about his own future after giving up his business, mentions that he plans to take a break after settling the business.

The garden centre's employees, who were five in number, have already found new jobs. Many loyal customers have already visited the garden centre to express their regret about the business closure. The current clearance sale, with everything in the store being half price, is a testament to Wieland Hosch's efforts to ensure that the remaining stock finds a home.

The successors of Wieland Hosch in the family-run garden shop are not publicly documented. The garden centre's final opening day is scheduled for late October, and there might be an extension if stock allows. As the garden centre prepares for its final days, the Moehringen district prepares to bid farewell to a cherished institution.

Closing of gardening establishment inevitable: Garden centre forced shut due to gardening regulations