The Thrifty Gardener: How to Create a Stylish Garden for Next to Nothing

About this book

Forget makeover culture forget the garden centre and all your gardening preconceptions this is a witty wise and practical take on how to create a stylish garden. The Thrifty Gardener is about creating the garden of your dreams regardless of resources or limited space. It will eliminate the intimidation factor and reveal the ins-and-outs of soil seeds sowing and growing. At the heart of this book is a DIY ethic that says you dont always have to buy what you need you can make it take it or swap it with friends. From creating window boxes out of champagne cases to creating your own elegant compost bin from bulking up perennials to finding plants for free this book is packed with offbeat projects for a new generation of gardeners.