The Thrifty Gardener

Reduce waste, spend wisely

Save waste and money in all aspects of your garden. The Thrifty Gardener is a fuss-free guide with expert advice, tried-and-tested plant suggestions and practical tips and tricks. 

Reduce waste and save money with The Thrifty Gardener. 

Whether you're starting your first garden on a tight budget or looking for new ideas to save money and reduce waste, this is the must-have and fuss-free guide to better gardening. 
 
TV presenter and garden designer Mark Lane shows you how to:

• Understand your garden and it’s four key characteristics – temperature, soil type, wind and sun – to make informed decisions.   
• Plan and design your garden with thriftier and more sustainable materials and learn how to budget effectively for larger projects. Take stock of what you already have, set a budget before you start and know when to call in the professionals.  
• Choose plants that will thrive in your soil, are easy to propagate and give maximum reward. By choosing the right plants for the right place, your garden will flourish. 
• Care for your garden year-round with effective seasonal tasks. Discover how to grow new plants for free with Mark’s step-by-step guides to techniques such as seed collecting, layering, and stem, leaf and root cuttings. 

Full of clever tips, low-budget ideas, expert advice and tried-and-tested plant suggestions, this book is as much about attitude as it is a gardening guide. 

Discover how small, thoughtful changes can transform your outdoor space into a garden that truly works for you.

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• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
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• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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