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Top 10 Summer Bedding Plants

Find our top 10 Summer bedding plants for a glorious summer garden. TandM's guide will have your beds blooming with colour this summer.

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Staghorn Tree | Weed Control | Gardening Information

This page provides advice on how to get rid of an invasive staghorn (sumach). Sounds as though your Staghorn tree (Sumach) is taking over! Unfortunately this is a common problem with Sumachs as they respond by profuse suckering when the main stem is removed.

What to do in the garden in October

Lift begonia tubers once the foliage has died back for winter storage. Lift and divide overcrowded perennials. Harvest pumpkins for Halloween! Get more tips here€¦

World's Highest Price Paid For Snowdrop Bulb

Leading plant, seed and bulb supplier Thompson and Morgan have bought the World's most expensive snowdrop bulb, Galanthus Woronowii Elizabeth Harrison.

Best of...Container Plants

There are many varieties of flowers, fruit andamp; vegetables that are perfect for the patio. See our list of the best container plants for inspiration.

Recipes | Beetroot and Carrot Salad

A delicious summer salad made with grated beetroot, carrots, onions, raisins and olive oil.

How To Grow Sweetcorn

Sweetcorn is easier to grow than you might think. Here are our tips on the best varieties to grow from seed and how to tell when your corn's ready to harvest.

Thompson and Morgan Clubs and Societies Discount Scheme | New Customers

Signing up to the Thompson and Morgan discount scheme for clubs and societies is free and you'll get great discounts, special offers and much more.

How To Grow Wistera

Wisteria is the quintessential climber, but for many gardeners the idea of all that pruning and training just feels far too complicated. But it's not as tricky as you might think. Follow our guide to learn how to grow and prune wisteria.

Plants For Shade | Plants For A Purpose

Learn about the best flowers, fruits and vegetables for shade in your garden. See TandM's top tips for designing a shady garden.

Sideshooting Tomato Plants Video

Side-shooting tomato plants will produce better fruits - watch our video to learn more about pinching out tomatoes.

Fruit Growing Guide

Growing your own fruit trees and bushes is extremely rewarding. Find out how to get the best from your fruit plants in our fruit growing guide.

Pinks: Evocaton of the Past | Dianthus | Flowers | Plants | Seeds

Richard Bird looks at old-fashioned pinks, which more than any other plants evoke the gardens of yesteryear. Mention old-fashioned pinks to anybody, gardener or non-gardener, and they will immediately know what you are talking about. They have an evocative quality about them that almost defies…

Thompson and Morgan supports Garden Re-Leaf Day

Thompson and Morgan supports Garden Re-Leaf Day by donating 50,000 packets of Rudbeckia 'Cherry Brandy' from the Alan Titchmarsh Collection to be used by hundreds of garden centres around the country in fund raising activities to raise money for Greenfingers, the garden industry charity creating…

Thompson and Morgan Facebook horticultural question and answer session

The answers to questions posted on the Thompson and Morgan Facebook page - written by Sue Foster the horticultural advisor for Thompson and Morgan. Topics include: Japanese Maple disease, soil pH testing, collecting and storing sunflower seeds, maintaining asparagus plants, which plants suit dry…

Fuchsia Inspiration

Fuchsia Festival is in full swing so let us introduce you to a few of our favourite fuchsia varieties.

How to prune clematis

If you don’t prune your clematis, it’s likely to turn into a mass of tangled growth. Find out when and how to prune your clematis here.

Growing onions from seed

How to grow onions from seed

How To Prolong Your Christmas Tree

Read our tips on how to prolong your Christmas tree and keep it looking good right throughout the festive season

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Brown Rot | Garden Pests and Diseases | Gardening Tips

Brown rot is a fungus that affects fruit and ornamental trees. Here's how you can prevent it, and treat it if it's affected your own garden.

Facebook questions Nov 12th

horticultural questions and answers 12th Nov - topics include: Overwintering begonias, Apple scab, Apple pollination, Pruning laburnum trees, Mildew on hardy geraniums.

Roses | Pruning | Gardening Information

This page provides advice on how to prune a rose in your garden. It's best to leave the new growth and prune your roses in February, when growth starts again. When pruning your roses, cut out any diseased or dead shoots first. Cut the remaining strong shoots to about 15cm from the base, making the…

Seed Sowing Guide | Thompon and Morgan

This guide to germinating seeds, which has been compiled by our own horticultural experts in the US and the UK

What to do in the garden in January

Keep on top of pruning, tidying and planting jobs to get your garden ready for spring. Now is also a great time to plan your garden and order plants and seeds€¦

How To Grow Tomatoes

Sow tomato seeds indoors during March/April and plant out in grow bags in May. Protect from draughts when young. Get great tips and tricks to grow your tomatoes from TandM.

Fruit Rootstock Guide

View our fruit rootstock guide to help you decide what size fruit tree is most suitable for your garden.

Michael Perry's Gardening Blog September 2012 - What next?

Summer's nearly over, so it's time to think about planting bulbs and winter-flowering plants. It's also the perfect time to think about planting fruit. Read more here€¦

Your Seed Sowing Calendar | Best times to sow seeds

Learn which flower, fruit and vegetable seeds you can sow and grow throughout the year. Get our guidance on which seeds to sow now.

Heritage Seeds Range

A heritage seed is a variety that has been nurtured, selected and handed down through the family over many generations. View our range of heritage seeds.

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True Blue container design

Not sure what to grow in your patio containers? Browse our 'Get the look' pages for planting ideas, colour themes and garden inspiration.

How To Grow Blueberries

Growing blueberries is really easy and can produce great results. Blueberry plants and bushes prefer an acid soil in a nice sunny or semi shaded position.