Way to Grow : Over 100 Hacks for Green-fingered Greatness - Simon Akeroyd

Way to Grow : Over 100 Hacks for Green-fingered Greatness - Simon Akeroyd

Simon Akeroyd

£16.99
  • Pages · 192 pages
  • Publication Date · 09/04/2026
  • Genre · Specialized gardening methods
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Discover ingenious green-fingered hacks designed to make your life easier in the gardenIn Way to Grow, the new gardening book from expert gardener and bestselling author Simon Akeroyd, you will find more than 100 clever ideas to help you save time and money and have fun while growing plants. Don't we all want to garden smarter? To grow more plants successfully and be more efficient? And enjoy a thriving, wildlife-friendly outside space? This book will help you get there and inspire you to grow something new and garden differently. Discover how to:Water pots with lengths of stringCreate a watering can from a milk cartonScavenge sheep's wool to repel slugsFeed plants with banana skinsPlant potatoes in a tower built from chicken wireGrow a cactus from supermarket fruitSimon's passion is to uncover and share via his hugely popular social media shorts all the fun and affordable shortcuts to growing you never knew existed. In this book he has selected more than 100 of his best ideas, and whether you are beginner or more experienced grower, there's something for everyone. So collect your coffee grounds, save those old tights, and get creative for garden greatness. Way to Grow: Over 100 Hacks for Green-fingered Greatness is a must-have volume for followers of Simon Akeroyd. Don't forget to explore more from Simon with Grow Your Groceries: 40 Hack for Growing Plants from Your Weekly Shop.

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