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Advice on selecting the ideal hedge plants

Hedges provide a myriad of uses in the garden from the traditional front hedge which screens your home from the road to a formal hedge clipped into sharp lines or a wildlife friendly native hedgerow. This guide will help you choose which hedging plants you need.

Jimmy's Farm Competition

To celebrate the opening of the Thompson and Morgan Garden at Jimmy's Farm this summer we are offering you the chance to win £100 of Thompson and Morgan plants.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show Pllant of the Year 2012 Digitalis

Winner of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the year, Digitalis Illumination Pink, a breeding phenomenon which' shouldn't even exist, according to botanists, but Thompson and Morgan's plant breeders have achieved the impossible!

Raising F1 Hybrid Geraniums from Seed

Read our article on Raising F1 Hybrid Geraniums from Seed and find out when and how to sow geraniums.

Birds | Pests and Diseases

Find out how to protect your crops from birds in your garden. Birds love fresh berries and will often strip fruit plants before the crop has ripened.

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.

Growing root crops from seed

How to grow root crop vegetables from seed

Plant the 'Power Daisy' to help bees survive winter

Planting Thompson and Morgan's hugely successful hardy annual, Power Daisy, could help bees survive the winter months.

Potato Recipe Prize Draw Terms and Conditions

Send in your favourite potato recipe to be in with a chance to win up to andpound;25 in Thompson andamp; Morgan vouchers. Celebrating National Potato Week 2012.

Top-rated new veg by Gardeners' World experts

Thompson and Morgan was delighted to read that Gardeners' World experts had given top marks to new vegetable seeds...

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…

Request a Free Catalogue

Request your free copy of the latest flower and vegetable seed and plant catalogues from Thompson and Morgan

Special treatment of seeds before sowing

Special treatment of seeds before sowing

Drought Resistant Plants | Plants for a Purpose

With our increasingly hot summers drought-resistant plants are becoming particularly useful for gardeners. Find out which drought-resistant plants are right for your garden

Top ten Autumn tips to prepare your garden for Winter

Your crops have been harvested, and the exuberant summer colour has faded from your borders €“ but don't be fooled into thinking that it's all over until next spring. Autumn is a busy time in the garden, clearing away the decaying vegetation of the summer and preparing the garden for the cold…

What to sow and grow in July

Here’s what to plant in July, including flowers, fruits and vegetables. There's still plenty of seeds to sow in July too. If you want to know what vegetables to grow in July, check out our helpful checklists for advice.

Rabbits | Garden Pests and Diseases | Gardening Tips

Rabbits can cause carnage in your garden - follow our guide to recognising and preventing rabbit damage before it gets out of hand (hint: physical barriers help!)

News Archive March 2012

News Archive March 2012: Duchess of Cambridge EACH visit, new plant packaging, plants for pollinators, hosepipe ban, bedding plants€¦

Tokely's Tales Gardening Blog - April 2012

The recent hosepipe ban and subsequent deluge of rain and spell of cold weather has slowed down progress in Andrew Tokely's garden and on his allotment, but as ever, there is still plenty to do!

Tokely's Tales Gardening Blog - February 2012

It may be cold and snowy out in the garden, but in the greenhouse it's toasty warm and cuttings are springing into life.

Why Choose TandM?

Why choose Thompson andamp; Morgan? We strive to meet our own high standards and put our customers first - your happiness is our priority.

How To Grow Lavender

Learn how to grow Lavender. Read TandM's guide about this fragrant and easy to grow plant to get the best displays in your garden.

Camelias | Pruning

This page provides advice on how to prune camelias. March is the time to prune your Camellia, as soon as the flowers fade. Remove any dead growth first, and then trim each stem back to a healthy outward facing bud to shape the plant and remove the faded blooms. Reduce the long stems at the top of…

How to Plant Begonia Tubers Video

To get the best display from your Begonias watch our video on how to plant Begonia tubers.

How to Assemble and Plant up a Flower Ballandtrade;

Watch our video to find out how to assemble and plant up a Flower Ballandtrade;. You can create stunning hanging baskets too with our easy to follow how to video guide.

Everlasting Flowers

Read about everlasting flowers in our article. There are four popular ways of drying flowers: Air drying, glycerine, moist drying and by using a desiccant.

Growing Hanging Baskets and Containers| Thompson and Morgan

Hanging baskets, containers and Flower Pouchesandreg; add a whole new dimension to gardening. Find out more about using hanging baskets in your garden.

How to redeem your voucher code

How to redeem your Thompson and Morgan voucher code online.

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

How to redeem your Groupon voucher code

How to redeem your Thompson and Morgan voucher code online.

2012 Seed Collection | Flower of the Year | Vegetable of the Year

We have a fantastic range for 2012, packed with the very best new and exclusive varieties. We are always on the look-out for new and exciting plants€¦

Thompson and Morgan's Big Spring Giveaway

The Big Spring Giveaway runs for the whole of February 2015 with a different gardening prize every day, find out more.

How to Grow Onions and Shallots

Onions sets and shallot sets are easy to grow and make a low maintenance crop for beginner gardeners. Find out how to grow your own onions and shallots.

Apricot Bacterial Canker | Pests and Diseases | Gardening Information

This page provides advice on apricot bacterial canker. Bacterial canker commonly affects members of the prunus family.

Michael Perry's Gardening Blog May 2012 - Hardy Annuals

It's never too late! Even the most 'last-minute' of gardeners still has plenty of time to sow and grow hardy annual seeds. Read Michael Perry's blog for more inspiration...

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