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The Thrifty Gardener: Reduce waste, spend wisely

by Mark Lane

Hardback £18
Published 2nd April 2026
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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.

Details

The Thrifty Gardener: Reduce waste, spend wisely
by Mark Lane

ISBN
9781836004110

Publisher
Quarto Publishing PLC

Binding
Hardback

Publication date
April 2, 2026

Dimensions
23.0cm x 17.0cm x 2.3cm

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