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.


Future-proofing your garden for climate change

by | September 29th, 2026 | Gardening Posts, Gardening Tips

Geranium 'Rozanne' from T&M

As erratic weather patterns like El Niño put British gardens under growing pressure, future-proofing your outdoor space has never been more vital. The key to a resilient, low-maintenance garden lies with intelligent variety selection – choosing drought tolerant plants that are naturally equipped to withstand prolonged heat and heavy winter rainfall, once established. (more…)

How to choose the best pots for container gardening

by | July 23rd, 2025 | Gardening Posts, Gardening Tips, Windowsill Grower

container planting

There are many ways to create a garden, and you don’t need acres of space, tonnes of soil or a green lawn to do it. A few carefully chosen pots, troughs, planters, windowboxes and raised beds will quickly transform a bland space into a mini oasis or a productive veg patch. And, if you live in a rental property, you can take them all with you when you leave.

Browse our full range of containers and plant pots for more inspiration.

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What to do when your plug plants arrive

by | March 19th, 2025 | Gardening Posts, Gardening Tips

Fuchsia plug plants from T&M

Fuchsia postiplugs from T&M
Image: Fuchsia plug plants from T&M

Plug plants are an incredibly convenient way to fill your garden or veg patch. They’re quicker than sowing seeds, but cheaper than buying fully grown plants, and they offer a high success rate. Garden-ready plug plants can go straight outside as soon as the weather is warm enough, while smaller plugs may need potting on. Here are some quick tips on what to do when your plug plants are delivered.

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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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