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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.
Author: Mark Lane
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Published: 3/31/2026
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45 lbs
Size: 9.2″ H x 6.8″ L x 0.9″ W
ISBN: 9781836004110
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