Money saving garden tips: soil improvement

Someone dressed in gardening attire, shovelling compost in a wooden raised bed.

Improving the soil in raised beds with homemade compost
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Gardening gets you outside, improves fitness and delivers immense satisfaction. And with some clever hacks, it doesn’t have to break the bank. We asked our favourite gardening experts to share cost-effective ways to improve soil quality. Here are some of their practical tips for creating an affordable garden from the ground up…

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Featured Gardener: Tom Strowlger

Tom Strowlger crouched in wellies holding a leafy plant.

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A popular Instagram gardener, Tom Strowlger, aka @garden_with_tom, started posting videos during lockdown and has never looked back. This inspirational garden writer captures the wonder of each plant and flower in his garden, unveiling the magic of nature with friendly ease. Find out what Tom has planned for the year ahead…

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Money saving garden tips: cost-effective plants and flowers

Rambling roses on an arch in a cottage style garden.

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You can fill your garden with colour and interest, even on a tight budget, given a little time and patience. It’s amazing what you can accomplish with a few packets of seeds or some carefully chosen shrubs. We asked our favourite gardening experts to suggest cost-effective plants and flowers to bring your garden to life. Here’s what they said…

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How to grow spinach

Spinach 'Monnopa' Seeds from T&M

Spinach is one of the quickest and easiest crops to grow, and a great way to fill gaps between taller, or slower-growing vegetables. Full of vitamins and minerals, fresh baby spinach is delicious raw while larger leaves can be steamed or stir-fried. Here, our horticultural team shares top tips on how to grow spinach.

Browse our full range of spinach seeds for inspiration.

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Money saving garden tips: cost-effective fruit and veg

Vegetable plants growing in a wooden raised bed.

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Preparing a meal from homegrown ingredients is incredibly satisfying and can help to save money too. We asked our favourite gardening experts to share tips on cost-effective fruit and vegetables to grow at home. Here are some of their tried-and-tested suggestions…

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