Across the country, our homeowners are discovering the joy of gardening, without the hard work, thanks to our retirement communities that offer beautifully landscaped grounds, supportive services, and the freedom to garden on your terms. 

One of the great pleasures of retirement is having the time to truly enjoy your surroundings. For Adlington homeowners, Margaret and Keith, this means relaxing in the sunshine on their balcony or socialising in the summer house; without the stress of mowing or pruning. 

Enjoy gardening without the hassle at Brookfields House. (Adlington Retirement Living)

"We love having a garden without the upkeep. The gardeners do a great job. There's such a mixture of plants and the homeowners in the gardening club grow some wonderful flowers and produce.

"They put a notice up 'help yourself to sweet peas' and they did the same for the runner beans and for mint." 

This sentiment is echoed by many homeowners. Lesley noted: "I know I'll be comfortable and safe without worrying about maintenance, gardening or anything else. It's all done for you."  

At Brookfields House you'll know you'll know that your garden, like your retirement, is blossoming beautifully. (Adlington Retirement Living)

Joan, an Adlington homeowner at the Chimes in Cheadle, said: "We don't have any worries. I have an apartment with a lovely garden in front of it which the gardener comes and manages but I can put my little cyclamen bulbs in.

"We go around dead-heading, but we haven't got that major responsibility anymore.

"You can back off if you don't feel like it today, you haven't got to do it, and that's lovely."

Enjoy gardening without the hard work at Brookfields House. (Adlington Retirement Living)

There's also a social side to gardening in retirement living communities. From competitions like 'tallest sunflower' to impromptu herb giveaways, homeowners find creative ways to connect. 

At Adlington Retirement Living, all our communities are designed to make enjoying the outdoors effortless.

Landscaped gardens are maintained year-round by our dedicated team. Homeowners are free to engage in as much (or as little) gardening as they wish – with raised beds available, gardening clubs to join, and peaceful spots to simply sit and soak up the view.  

Landscaped gardens are maintained year-round by our dedicated team. (Adlington Retirement Living)

So, whether you're planting seeds with neighbours, enjoying the scent of sweet peas from your balcony, or sipping tea in the shade of a tree, you'll know that your garden, like your retirement, is blossoming beautifully. 

To find out more, join a coffee morning or book a tour, call the friendly sales team on 01782 958850. They're ready to welcome you Monday to Saturday at Brookfields House in Newcastle-under-Lyme or visit adlington.co.uk.

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