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Patio Fruit | Pruning | Gardening Information

This page provides advice on whether you need to prune my patio fruit trees and how to prune your patio fruit trees. Yes, you should prune your patio fruit in exactly the same way as you would prune larger fruit trees.

What to do in the garden in September

Prune climbing and rambling roses. Keep feeding and deadheading hanging baskets to prolong the flowering period. Harvest maincrop potatoes. Read more here€¦

Growing marrows, courgettes and squashes

Growing marrows, courgettes and squashes

What to do in the garden in March

Learn what to do in the garden in March. TandM shows what to fruit, veg and flowers to plant and sow in your garden in this early Spring month.

What to sow and grow in February

What to sow in February: sweet peas, antirrhinum, chrysanthemum, geranium, basil, brassica, cucumber, tomato, beetroot, carrot, radish, peas, spring onions€¦

Growing Plants for Wildlife

Growing plants for wildlife is vital for the all-round biodiversity of your garden. You'll be helping populations of native insects and they in turn will help to keep pests under control.

Thompson and Morgan Question and Answer Session 15th October 2010

horticultural questions and anwers 15th October - topics include: Planting hanging baskets, bedding plants for a south facing garden, storing begonias over winter, why onions bolt, how to kill invasive bamboo, growing globe artichokes in containers.

How to Plant Peonies

Find out how to plant and grow peonies in our guide. Planting tree peonies or herbaceous peonies at the correct depth will ensure masses of beautiful blooms years to come.

How To Prune a Clematis

Clematis plants are often classified according to their pruning requirements. Read our 'how to' guide to find out the correct time for pruning clematis.

'How To' Grow Potatoes

Follow our easy 'How To' Grow Potatoes guides to find out how to grow potatoes in trenches in the ground or in bags on the patio.

Top 10 Plug Plants

Take a look at Thompson and Morgan's picks of the top 10 plug plants to fill your garden with colour. Plug plants are a cost effective and easy way to fill your garden.

Bulbs from just 4p each

For some spectacular colour in your garden this spring, why not try bulbs from our extensive range? Great value for money, they're easy to grow and flower year after year.

How to Grow Bulbs Video

Bulbs are a reliable and easy source of colour in the garden - find out how to plant bulbs in this handy video guide.

How To Use The Layar App

Bring your Thompson and Morgan catalogue to life with Layar, an interactive app which will bring the Thompson and Morgan catalogue to life in your hands

Michael Perry's Gardening Blog September 2012 - Hydrangeas

This month Michael Perry talks hydrangeas - these sturdy, stunning plants are easy to grow and care for and there are several varieties to choose from.

Dahlias from Seed

An increasing number of dwarf bedding dahlias are being grown from seed. In this article, Graham Rice recommends the best dahlia varieties.

Thompson and Morgan facebook question and answer session March 4th

horticultural questions and answers 4th March - topics include: Planting hardy orchids, Wildlife shrubs for a north facing position, Growing Phalenopsis orchids, Moving shrubs and climbers, Grafting tomato plants, Fungal diseases on pansies.

How to Plant up Strawberry Plants Video

Learn how to plant strawberries in a strawberry stack pot with this handy video guide.

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…

How to Grow Tomatoes from Plug Plants Video

Watch our video on growing tomatoes from plug plants to get your tomatoes off to the best start.

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Thompson and Morgan - Reviews

If you've tried any of our products before then please take a moment to share your experiences and write a review. How to write a review

Belstead Allotments - How we got a composting toilet for our site

Mrs Christine Simpson from Belstead Allotments in Ipswich explains why she wanted a composting toilet for the site and how she went about it.

Hedge Planting Guide

How do you choose between buying potted hedge plants and bare root hedging? Hedges provide a living boundary, screens from neighbours or the road. Factors to consider when buying hedge plants include speed of growth, budget, size required.

Viability of Vegetables

Lawrence D. Hills produced this poem in the style of Thomas Tusser (1524-80) to show how long vegetable seed can be kept. The Editor has had recourse to refer to it on numerous occasions since it first appeared in print in 1963.

Vine Weevils | Garden Pests and Diseases | Gardening Tips

Vine weevils are loathed by gardeners - but there are ways you can deal with them. Follow our simple tips, and you can recognise and control the damage they do.

How to Grow Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas simply exude understated elegance, bringing real class to summer borders. Read on to learn how to grow Hydrangeas.

How to prune fuchsias

Pruning fuchsias is a simple task - just follow our easy step-by-step guide to when and how to cut back.

Grow Your Own Tree Lilies

Grow a fragrant hedge in your garden with our incredible Tree Lilies®. Find out more about our tree lilies® and how to buy them.

How To Grow Chilli Peppers

Learn how to grow chilli peppers in the UK. TandM's article helps you grow chillies on windowsills, in greenhouses, or directly in the ground.

Black Friday 2016 - Black Friday Sale

Grab some Black Friday plants, bulbs, gifts and garden supples deals with Thompson and Morgan on 25th November 2016.

Perennial Plants for Pots

Container gardening offers a world of opportunity in tiny town gardens, concreted areas, and even on balconies. Coming back year after year, perennial plants in pots are an easy solution to brightening up your patio or balcony areas! We've put together some simple patio container ideas to help you…

How to Grow Plants in Raised Beds

Raised beds are fantastic for those with heavy clay soil and will take the bending out of gardening! They drain well and will warm up much faster in the spring, giving you earlier crops. Raised garden beds can be used to grow both flowers and vegetables, and with our easy-to-use raised bed kits you…

Fuchsia Festival 2015

The Fuchsia Festival 2015 celebrates all things fuchsia with a range of information including new varieties, fuchsia growing tips and so much more!

How to grow Runner Beans

Learn how to grow Runner Beans. TandM’s guide shows how easy it is to produce huge crops from your own garden.

How to Grow Cucumbers

Learn how to grow cucumbers. Read TandM’s guide to see how to easily grow this delicious fruit in your own garden.

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