WITH the sun out this Easter weekend, there’s no better time to enjoy a spot of gardening.

However, buying plants and supplies doesn’t exactly come cheap and can quickly become an expensive hobby.

Luckily professional gardener Debi Holland has revealed her tips for keeping your plot looking lush without splashing the cash.

Speaking to The Daily Express, Debi says that one of the easiest ways to save money is by making your own compost.

“Turn your kitchen and garden waste into a supply of organic matter to mulch garden borders and fill pots,” she explains. 

“Not only does this save you having to buy bags of growing medium but it also cuts down on using plastic bags, so is good for the planet too.”

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Suitable materials include garden waste, coffee granules and fresh fruit and veg remains but you should avoid any cooked food or meat.

Another way of bagging free supplies for your garden is through sourcing free seeds or plants.

“Gardening magazines are a good source of free seeds, visit a local seed swap or collect your own at the end of the season,” Debi suggests.

As well as seeds you could also organise a plant swap with friends or neighbours if you have excess of one kind.

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And with energy prices rising, Debi recommends leaving out empty containers to collect rain water rather than upping the cost of your water bill.

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