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The Thrifty Gardener

Reduce waste, spend wisely

Mark Lane

$39.99

Hardback

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English
Frances Lincoln
31 March 2026
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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Imprint:   Frances Lincoln
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 230mm,  Width: 170mm,  Spine: 23mm
Weight:   740g
ISBN:   9781836004110
ISBN 10:   1836004117
Pages:   192
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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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