Penguin Books | Book | The Thrifty Gardener

A beautiful garden doesn't need to cost a small fortune.

The Thrifty Gardener by Mark Lane is packed with clever, practical ways to spend less, waste less and get more from your garden — whether you're starting from scratch or have been gardening for years.

With household budgets stretched and more of us thinking about what we consume and throw away, this book takes a refreshingly sensible approach to creating and maintaining a garden. It's not about buying more things to make the garden better; it's about making smarter use of what you already have.

TV presenter and garden designer Mark Lane shares expert advice, low-budget step-by-step projects, tried-and-tested plant suggestions and plenty of practical tips and tricks to help you rethink the way you garden.

Learn where it's worth spending, where you can save, how to reduce unnecessary waste and how to create a garden that's both productive and affordable.

Perfect for first-time gardeners working with a limited budget, experienced green thumbs looking to become more resourceful, or anyone who loves finding a clever way to make something beautiful for less.

Why We Love It

• Practical ideas for gardening on a budget
• Helps reduce garden waste
• Clever ways to make better use of what you already have
• Low-cost step-by-step projects
• Tried-and-tested plant suggestions
• Expert advice from garden designer Mark Lane
• Suitable for new and experienced gardeners
• Encourages a more resourceful approach to gardening
• Helps create a productive garden without overspending
• Easy, fuss-free advice you can actually put into practice
• Fabulous gift for gardeners and new homeowners
• Particularly handy for anyone who's discovered just how quickly a trip to the garden centre can add up

Author: Mark Lane
Pages: 192
Size: 230mm × 170mm
Focus: Budget Gardening, Reducing Waste & Practical Garden Advice

Spend a little less, waste a little less and grow a whole lot more — because a gorgeous garden doesn't need an equally impressive price tag.