Second hand rose - drive is not just for fashionistas

Second Hand September, when people are encouraged to buy nothing new throughout the month for the sake of the planet, may be predominantly aimed at fashion- but gardeners can also do their bit.

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Sourcing secondhand gardening tools, pots and vintage items, or even old furniture which could be used as a plant display stand or garden ornament, are all readily available if you know where to look, and will hopefully reduce the amount that ends up in landfill.

"After the summer, people come back from holiday and there are a lot of changes. People start thinking about other things than gardening," says garden influencer Anya Lautenbach (@anya_thegarden_fairy), author of The Money-Saving Gardener.