In getting the most from your garden, it’s worth taking advice from gardeners who’ve been there and done it. And at Thompson & Morgan, we’re lucky to be in touch with individuals who blog about their gardening experiences as they work through the seasons. Thanks to their know-how, we’ve been able to put together an amazing collection of green-fingered tips for our audience.

So it’s time to sit back, relax and take heed from experts as they cover everything from seeds to wildlife in this series of articles.


Money saving garden tips: soil improvement

by | February 11th, 2025 | Gardening Posts, Gardening Tips, Money Saving Tips

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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Money saving garden tips: cost-effective plants and flowers

by | February 7th, 2025 | Gardening Posts, Gardening Tips, Money Saving Tips

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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Money saving garden tips: cost-effective fruit and veg

by | January 31st, 2025 | Gardening Posts, Gardening Tips, Money Saving Tips

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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Money saving garden tips: cost-effective seed sowing

by | January 28th, 2025 | Gardening Posts, Gardening Tips, Money Saving Tips

Woman's hand holding seeds over a seed tray filled with individual pots of soil.

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Growing plants from seed is one of the best ways to save money in the garden, and it’s also immensely satisfying. A few packets of seed can fill your garden with colour or provide delicious organic produce to feed your family.

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Eight ways to save money with a gardening group

by | December 19th, 2024 | Gardening Posts, Gardening Tips, Money Saving Tips

gardeners in a community garden group

Community gardening groups have many benefits
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Gardening groups are a wonderful way to connect people in a meaningful, shared endeavour. Nurturing plants as part of a team can offer physical, mental, and social benefits as well as helping you to learn new skills.
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Hedges masterclass: best expert content

by | March 15th, 2022 | Blogs we love, Gardening Masterclasses, Gardening Posts, Gardening Tips, Hedging

Green hornbeam hedging

Hedges provide shelter and privacy in the garden
Image: Hornbeam (hedging) from Thompson & Morgan

Here’s everything you need to create a spectacular living boundary from hedging plants in your garden. We’ve pulled together wisdom from a whole host of independent gardeners and designers and featured their best YouTube videos, Instagram posts and articles. Whether you start with bare root or container grown plants, here’s how to choose, plant and prune the perfect hedge.

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