top 10 gardening articles

Top 10 Gardening Articles

Our horticultural expert Sue Sanderson picks out some of her garden plant favourites in these inspirational Top 10 Guides.

Top 10 Gardening Articles

Our horticultural expert Sue Sanderson picks out some of her garden plant favourites in these inspirational Top 10 Guides.

Whether you are a beginner looking for plant recommendations or a seasoned gardener in search of new ideas, our Top 10 plant guides have plenty of suggestions to keep your garden looking at its best.

Top 10 Beds, Borders and Shrubs...

Thompson & Morgan Wellbeing Collection Houseplants

Top 10 Houseplants

Houseplants brighten up our indoor spaces, making us feel happy and calm. Surprisingly easy to care for, the trick is to choose the right plant for the conditions in your home or workplace.

View our Top 10 Houseplants...

top 10 plug plants

Top 10 Plug Plants

Plug plants are a convenient and easy way to fill your garden with colour. With plug plants you receive strong, healthy young plants which are raring to grow.

View our Top 10 Plug Plants...

top 10 perennial plants

Top 10 Perennial Plants

Perennial flowers add colour and seasonal interest to the garden from April to November, often attracting bees and butterflies. Perennials are extremely versatile and return each year.

View our Top 10 Perennial Plants...

top 10 summer bedding plants

Top 10 Summer Bedding Plants

Summer bedding plants don't all have to be petunias and marigolds! There are a huge range of annual bedding plants you can grow for colour, height and scent.

View our Top 10 Summer Bedding Plants...

top 10 winter bedding plants

Top 10 Winter Bedding Plants

Winter bedding plants fill your garden with cheerful colour during the coldest months of the year. Plant them for a welcome splash of colour through winter and spring.

View our Top 10 Winter Bedding Plants...

top 10 cut flowers

Top 10 Cut Flowers

A vase of fresh flowers cut straight from the garden can instantly make a house feel more like a home. So it's surprising that more people don't try growing their own cut flowers.

View our Top 10 Cut Flowers...

top 10 evergreen shrubs

Top 10 Evergreen Shrubs

During the depths of winter, evergreen shrubs give your garden a lift with their colourful foliage, flowers and berries. Evergreen plants are also the perfect foil for summer perennials.

View our Top 10 Evergreen Shrubs...

top 10 fragrant annuals from seed

Top 10 Fragrant Annuals From Seed

Filling your garden with fragrance needn't cost a fortune. It's easy to grow your own scented annuals from seed. Perfumed flowers can stop you in your tracks, evoking distant memories and unexpectedly stirring emotions.

View our Top 10 Fragrant Annuals From Seed...

top 10 spring flowering plants

Top 10 Hardy Spring Flowering Plants

After the long, dark winter months, the first flowers in spring are the most eagerly awaited. There are hardy spring plants to suit every area of the garden.

View our Top 10 Spring Flowering Plants...

top 10 hardy plants for early summer

Top 10 Hardy Plants For Early Summer

Early summer is a wonderful time. The weather is warm and the soil still moist - perfect growing conditions for many of our favourite hardy plants.

View our Top 10 Hardy plants For Early Summer...

top 10 hardy plants for late summer

Top 10 Hardy Plants For Late Summer

Fading borders in late summer are a common complaint, but you needn't say goodbye to summer colour just yet.

View our Top 10 Hardy plants For Late Summer...

top 10 hardy plants for autumn

Top 10 Hardy Plants For Autumn

Autumn is a magical season when the spotlight falls on those hardy trees and shrubs that bring a riot of colour to fading borders.

View our Top 10 Hardy Plants For Autumn...

Top 10 Hardy Plants For Winter Interest

Top 10 Hardy Plants For Winter

The cold months of winter can leave the garden bare and uninviting. But there are plenty of plants that are at their peak in winter.

View our Top 10 Hardy Plants For Winter...

top 10 new plants for 2020

Top 10 New Plants for 2020

We pride ourselves in being the first to market with the best new plant innovations for UK gardens. We reveal 10 of our best plant introductions launched for Spring 2020.

View our Top 10 New Plants for 2020...

top 10 plants for hanging baskets

Top 10 Plants for hanging baskets

Fill up your hanging baskets with colour, in all shapes and varieties this summer for a display you'll be proud of.

View our Top 10 Hanging Basket Plants...

Top 10 plants for patios

Top 10 Plants for Patios

Decorate your patios with shrubs and perennials in containers that will give you pleasure for years to come.

View our Plants for Patios...

Top 10 plants for children

Top 10 Plants for Children

Keep children occupied and interested in the great hobby of gardening with these easy to grow plants, flowers and something to eat too!

View our Plants for Children...

Top 10 plants for bees

Top 10 Plants for Bees

Planting to encourage bees into the garden is as beautiful as it is rewarding. We've come up with a list of our top ten suggestions of flowers that are perfect for our tiny friends

View our Plants for Bees...

Top 10 reasons to grow conifers

Top 10 reasons to grow Conifers

Take a closer look at this unfashionable plant group and you will find elegance, refinement and plenty of year round interest. Maybe its time that you planted a conifer?

View our top 10 reasons to grow conifers...

Top 10 plants for butterflies

Top 10 Plants for Butterflies

Encourage these beautiful visitors to your garden as they search for nectar. Our native butterflies are in need of our help from spring through to the autumn too.

View our top 10 plants for butterflies...

Top 10 Ornamental Grasses

Top 10 Ornamental Grasses

Don't underestimate the impact that grasses could have upon your garden! With such a diverse group of plants there is something to fit every space and style.

View our top 10 Ornamental Grasses...

Top 10 Drought Tolerant Plants

Top 10 Drought Tolerant Plants

Beat the hot dry summers with these low-maintenance, drought tolerant plants. Keep colour and fragrance in your garden even when the rain stays away.

View our top 10 drought tolerant plants...

hardy perennials for shade

Top 10 Hardy Perennials For Shade

Shaded areas needn't be unloved. There are plenty of plants that will positively thrive in lower light conditions. These hardy perennials will thrive and brighten up any darkened area.

View our Top 10 hardy perenials for shade...

evergreen shrubs for small gardens

Top 10 Evergreen Shrubs For Small Gardens

Check out our favourite small evergreen shrubs to find the perfect match for your garden.

View our Top 10 Evergreen Shrubs For Small Gardens...

Top 10 Unique Plants

Top 10 Unique Plants

Fill your garden with world exclusive varieties & stunning blooms with Thompson & Morgan's collection of top 10 unique plants.

View our top 10 unique plants...

top 10 climbing plants

Top 10 Climbing Plants

Whether hiding an unsightly shed or cheering up a blank wall, climbing plants make a valuable contribution the garden!

Discover our Top 10 Climbing Plants...

top 10 plants for a tropical garden

Top 10 Plants for a Tropical Garden

Create a tropical paradise in your own UK garden! Take a look at our favourite plants for creating a jungle planting scheme...

View our Top 10 Plants for a Tropical Garden...

Top 10 Wildfowers

Top 10 Wildflowers

Wildflowers are a low-maintenance and long-lasting addition to any garden. Often planted as annual or perennial meadows, they make a wildlife-friendly alternative to lawns.

View our Top 10 Wildflowers

Top 10 Vegetables...

top 10 crops for pots

Top 10 Crops for Pots

Growing your favourite crops in pots can turn even the smallest of spaces into a home allotment. Container gardening offers a world of opportunity in tiny town gardens and balconies.

View our Top 10 Crops for Pots...

top 10 potato varieties

Top 10 Potato Varieties

Our customers really do love their home-grown potatoes. Take a look at our Top 10 popular potato varieties to discover our tried and tested customer favourites.

View our Top 10 Potato Varieties...

top 10 vegetables to grow over winter

Top 10 Vegetables to Grow Over Winter

If you are asking 'What vegetables can I grow in winter?' then take a look at our top ten winter growing vegetables for our favourites that will keep you out in the garden all year round!

View our Top 10 Winter Vegetables...

Top crops for your windowbox

Top crops for your windowbox

Don't have a garden? No problem! Even a window box or trough can produce a satisfying crop of home-grown produce.

View our top Top crops for your windowbox...

Top 10 Bulbs...

top 10 spring flowering bulbs

Top 10 Spring Flowering Bulbs

Spring bulbs herald an end to dark winter days, bringing a welcome splash of colour to the garden when few other plants are in flower.

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top 10 summer flowering bulbs

Top 10 Summer Flowering Bulbs

Burgeoning summer borders are dominated by a frenzy of colourful shrubs and perennials, but don't forget that there are plenty of bulbs to grow in summer too.

View our Top 10 Summer Bulbs...

top 10 autumn & winter flowering bulbs

Top 10 Autumn/ Winter Flowering Bulbs

As the garden begins to wind down for autumn there are still plenty of autumn flowering bulbs to fill the gaps left by fading perennials.

View our Top 10 Autumn & Winter Bulbs...

top 10 hardy flower bulbs

Top 10 Hardy Flower Bulbs

Want to grow easy and rewarding flowers? Then check out our top 10 hardy flower bulbs infographic to find out when to plant and when to expect lush flowers in your garden.

View our Top 10 Hardy Flower Bulbs

Top 10 Fruit...

top 10 berries and currants

Top 10 Grow Your Own Berries and Currants

Berries and currants can be grown in the smallest of spaces, making a viable crop for even the tiniest garden. Most berries and currants are easy to grow, at a fraction of the cost in the supermarkets!

View our Top 10 Grow Your Own Berries and Currants

Top 10 Fruits for Small Gardens, Patios and Pots

Top 10 Fruits for Small Gardens, Patios and Pots

Even the smallest plot is capable of producing some delicious fruits. Whether you have a small garden, patio or balcony, there's something to suit even the most compact garden.

View our Top 10 Fruits for Small Gardens, Patios and Pots.

Top 10 Ideas for Beginners...

top 10 easy to grow flowers

Top 10 Easy to Grow Flowers

Discover the secret to a hassle-free summer garden, by reading our list of our top 10 easy to grow garden plants.

View our Top 10 Easy to Grow Flowers...

top 10 easy to grow vegetables

Top 10 Easy to Grow Vegetables

Do you dream of harvesting your own home grown vegetables, but just don't know where to start? Read our quick overview of our top 10 easy to grow vegetables.

View our Top 10 Easy to Grow Vegetables...

top 10 easy to grow fruit

Top 10 Easy to Grow Fruit

You don't need an orchard to grow your own fruit at home. Take a look at our top 10 list of easy to grow fruit and start growing your own today.

View our Top 10 Easy to Grow Fruit...

Top 10 Seasonal Tips...

top 10 tips to prepare your garden for spring

Top 10 Spring Garden Tips

Winter is normally a quiet time in the garden but it won't be long before spring arrives and you'll be caught up in the frenzy of sowing, growing, and nurturing your garden as it comes to life.

View our Top 10 Spring Garden Tips...

top 10 autumn tips to prepare your garden for winter

Top 10 Winter Garden Tips

Autumn is a busy time in the garden, clearing away the decaying vegetation of the summer and preparing the garden for the cold winter months ahead.

View our Top 10 Winter Garden Tips...

top 10 tips for heating a greenhouse in winter

Top 10 Greenhouse Heating Tips

Greenhouse heating will protect your tender plants from becoming a frosted, soggy mush, and keep your young plants snug and warm until spring.

View the Top 10 Greenhouse Heating Tips...

Top 10 for Thrifty Gardeners...

water saving tips

Water Saving Tips

There are many ways to save water in the garden, which will help the environment and save you money! Read our tips for saving water.

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money saving tips

Top 10 tips for saving money in the garden

Read our money saving tips to find out how to make your money go further in the garden, so you can enjoy the benefits of a beautiful garden without emptying your wallet!

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garden recycling tips

Garden Recycling Tips

Gardeners are hoarders - it's a fact! Even the greatest gardens have a pile of odds and ends tucked beneath the potting bench, or round the back of the compost heap.

View our Garden Recycling Tips...

top 10 tips for an eco-friendly garden

Top 10 tips for an eco-friendly garden

Being environmentally friendly in the garden can sometimes feel like an impossible aspiration, but don't be put off - there are plenty of ways to make your garden 'greener'!

View our Top 10 tips for an eco-friendly garden


Gardening Guides

Browse our gardening guides section for detailed growing advice, gardening hints and tips, and plenty of horticultural help from Thompson & Morgan?s experts.

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