Does anyone know anything about gardening?

I've spent hardly anything on mine over the last few years. Seeds, plugs and cuttings and you're sorted! :)

While it’s hard to see exactly where the money’s gone in those plants I’d always advocate spending as much as one can on large shrubs and trees. They’re the backbone of a garden and I’d rather pay £100 for an established Acer that’s five years down the road compared to a £25 sapling. Ain’t none of us (especially on Lfgss) getting any younger!
Our dogwood tree is our five year wedding anniversary present to each other (wood theme).

Without a doubt getting a garden full of plants is the biggest spend —

a space the size of mine will cost about £1,000 to fill

Yet interesting that in that garden design programme most people only spend 10% (often a bit under) on plants.