The Thrifty Gardener: Reduce waste, spend wisely

Author:   Mark Lane
Publisher:   Quarto Publishing PLC
ISBN:  

9781836004110


Pages:   192
Publication Date:   02 April 2026
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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The Thrifty Gardener: Reduce waste, spend wisely


Overview

In a world of climate change and stretched purse strings, every gardener is having to re-assess not only how they garden but how they spend their money. Even the most experienced gardeners crave a thriftier way to garden - one that is less wasteful and more productive.In this comprehensive guide, TV presenter and garden designer Mark Lane shows you how to save waste and money in all aspects of your garden. Understand your garden and learn how to make the most of what you have using techniques that will cost next to nothing. Design your garden with cheaper and more sustainable materials and learn how to budget effectively for larger projects. Choose plants that will thrive in your soil, are easy to propagate and give maximum reward. Care for your garden with effective seasonal tasks and learn how to get plants for free. Full of clever tips, low-budget step-by-steps, expert advice and tried-and-tested plant suggestions - this book is as much about attitude as it is a gardening guide.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.

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Author:   Mark Lane
Publisher:   Quarto Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Frances Lincoln
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.740kg
ISBN:  

9781836004110


ISBN 10:   1836004117
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   02 April 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Introduction  The thrifty approach  How to use this book  Understanding Your Garden  The big picture  Grow your own  Getting to know your garden  Feel the soil  Seasonal transformations  Laying the groundwork  Planning Your Garden  Go with style  Practical considerations  Budget  Sourcing containers and materials  Planning the layout  Time to build  Share your garden with wildlife  Simple ideas and design solutions Choosing Your Plants  Thrifty plants  Planting styles  Trees and shrubs  Ornamentals  Edibles Caring For Your Garden  Plants for free  Planting  Ongoing care and maintenance

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Author Information

Mark Lane is a well-known TV presenter (BBC1 Morning Live, BBC Gardeners' World, RHS Flower Shows, QVC), radio broadcaster and writer. He has gained recognition as a first-class landscape designer, being the UK's first garden designer in a wheelchair, as well as the first BBC gardening presenter in a wheelchair. He is author of Royal Gardens of the World (Kyle Books, 2020).

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