My frugal garden tips will save you money – skip buying flats of annuals, a Facebook group will help you score freebies
A FISCALLY-RESPONSIBLE gardener has revealed some tips to save money when growing your outdoor oasis.
He explained why you should skip buying flats of annuals, and even suggested a Facebook group that could help you score freebies for your yard.
Reddit user H2ogal asked for frugal gardening tips on the platform.
They have three acres of gardens on a 16-acre property and said they are continually expanding the garden beds, orchards, and food forest.
They admitted it “costs a fortune to maintain them,” so some people provided budget-friendly solutions.
Reddit account NewEnglandGardening broke it down into two places where you’re more likely to spend the most cash.
“There are quite a few options but it’s hard to take too many suggestions without knowing where you’re spending the most money,” they explained.
NEW PLANTS
The first expense had to do with new plants.
First, they suggested propagating your cuttings, which means to creating new plants with roots from previously cut plants.
They also recommended having some nursery space in your garden dedicated to propagating plants, so your new ones have somewhere to go.
Another simple tip you can do right on your phone to help is to join gardening groups on Facebook.
“The gardening groups near me often have posts of people giving plants away for free, or gardening clubs doing plant sales for reasonable prices,” they explained.
Lastly, they recommended starting your annual flowers from seedlings.
It is much cheaper than purchasing flats of annuals every year from a flower shop or similar store.
MULCHING
The second expense had to do with mulching.
According to the experts at Gardeners’ World, it is a ” thick layer of material placed over the soil and around plants, used to suppress weeds and lock moisture into the soil.
They recommended signing up for a service called Chip Drop, where you get free wood chips delivered to your house.
Another way to save money is to make your own compost.
“Turn your garden waste into mulch and plant food,” they advised.
Lastly, they suggested mulching with natural elements already available on your property.
These can be pine needles, shredded leaves, or dirt.
“Next time you’re at a botanical garden, check out what they mulch with, “they suggested.
It is often not shredded bulk mulch but rather materials harvested from around them.
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