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<\/a><\/p>\nMulch with junk mail.<\/strong><\/h3>\nJD over at Get Rich Slowly<\/a> has an interesting post on using shredded paper to mulch your garden. I love this idea, you are saving money, making better use of all those annoying credit card offers, and recycling.<\/p>\nPlant perennials to save money.<\/strong><\/h3>\nA perennial is categorized as a plant that lives at least three years. If you plant from seeds or a cutting you will save even more money. Investing in a plant that lives for several years is cheaper than replanting those annuals year after year.<\/p>\n
Plant a vegetable garden in your yard.<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis might seem a little weird, but certain veggies look nice in flower beds. Last year we grew zucchini and watermelon in our front bed. You couldn’t tell it wasn’t just another plant until you looked closely.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nLook for torn bags at the store.<\/strong><\/h3>\nBuy slightly torn bags of mulch, potting soil, fertilizer, and other items that are sold in bags. Some stores (like Lowes) give a 50% discount on torn bags, you just have to ask. They will even duct tape the bag for you at the check-out. ( A special thanks to my sister for the heads up on this one)<\/p>\n
Make your own compost.<\/strong><\/h3>\nFind my tutorial for a DIY Compost Bin here<\/a>. This is a great way to recycle and help your plants at the same time!\u00a0 Also, check out How to Start a Compost Pile<\/a> for more tips!<\/p>\nWhat are some ways you save money on landscaping?<\/p>\n
Plant perennials to save money.<\/strong><\/h3>\nA perennial is categorized as a plant that lives at least three years. If you plant from seeds or a cutting you will save even more money. Investing in a plant that lives for several years is cheaper than replanting those annuals year after year.<\/p>\n
Plant a vegetable garden in your yard.<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis might seem a little weird, but certain veggies look nice in flower beds. Last year we grew zucchini and watermelon in our front bed. You couldn’t tell it wasn’t just another plant until you looked closely.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nLook for torn bags at the store.<\/strong><\/h3>\nBuy slightly torn bags of mulch, potting soil, fertilizer, and other items that are sold in bags. Some stores (like Lowes) give a 50% discount on torn bags, you just have to ask. They will even duct tape the bag for you at the check-out. ( A special thanks to my sister for the heads up on this one)<\/p>\n
Make your own compost.<\/strong><\/h3>\nFind my tutorial for a DIY Compost Bin here<\/a>. This is a great way to recycle and help your plants at the same time!\u00a0 Also, check out How to Start a Compost Pile<\/a> for more tips!<\/p>\nWhat are some ways you save money on landscaping?<\/p>\n
This might seem a little weird, but certain veggies look nice in flower beds. Last year we grew zucchini and watermelon in our front bed. You couldn’t tell it wasn’t just another plant until you looked closely.<\/p>\n
Buy slightly torn bags of mulch, potting soil, fertilizer, and other items that are sold in bags. Some stores (like Lowes) give a 50% discount on torn bags, you just have to ask. They will even duct tape the bag for you at the check-out. ( A special thanks to my sister for the heads up on this one)<\/p>\n Find my tutorial for a DIY Compost Bin here<\/a>. This is a great way to recycle and help your plants at the same time!\u00a0 Also, check out How to Start a Compost Pile<\/a> for more tips!<\/p>\n What are some ways you save money on landscaping?<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nLook for torn bags at the store.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Make your own compost.<\/strong><\/h3>\n