Frugal Gardening Tips to Save You Money
As a fiscally responsible gardener, I’ve learned a thing or two about saving money while still maintaining a beautiful outdoor oasis. In this article, I’ll share some frugal gardening tips that will help you cut costs without sacrificing the beauty of your garden.
New Plants on a Budget
One of the biggest expenses in gardening is buying new plants. However, there are ways to get around this cost. One method is to propagate your cuttings, which means creating new plants with roots from previously cut plants. You can also dedicate some nursery space in your garden to propagating plants, so your new ones have somewhere to go.
Another simple tip is to join gardening groups on Facebook. I’ve found that many of these groups have posts from people giving away plants for free or gardening clubs doing plant sales at reasonable prices.
Lastly, consider starting your annual flowers from seedlings. It’s much cheaper than purchasing flats of annuals every year from a flower shop or similar store.
Mulching on a Shoestring
Mulching is another area where you can save money. According to the experts at Gardeners’ World, mulching is a thick layer of material placed over the soil and around plants, used to suppress weeds and lock moisture into the soil.
One way to get free mulch is to sign up for a service called Chip Drop, where you can get free wood chips delivered to your house. You can also make your own compost by turning your garden waste into mulch and plant food.
Another option is to use natural elements already available on your property, such as pine needles, shredded leaves, or dirt. Next time you’re at a botanical garden, take a look at what they use for mulch.
Conclusion
By implementing these frugal gardening tips, you can save money and still have a beautiful garden. Remember to propagate your cuttings, join gardening groups on Facebook, and start your annual flowers from seedlings. For mulching, consider using free wood chips, making your own compost, or using natural elements on your property.
Frugal gardening tips to save you money
Mulching on a shoestring
Join gardening groups on Facebook for free plants and advice
Turn your garden waste into mulch and plant food
Use natural elements on your property for mulch
