Gardening Tips For Anyone on a Tight Budget
If the vision you have for your garden doesn’t match your budget, that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a garden you hate. You can still make your garden look great. Here are some ways to do that.
Check if broken equipment can be repaired
If you already own a lawnmower, garden trimmer, and other garden essentials from well-known brands like Bolen, then it’s safe to say you’ve already invested quite a lot of money into your garden. So if you discover that your Bolen garden machinery isn’t working as it should be, the last thing you’ll want to do is payout again for a new piece of equipment.
The good news is, that you can easily find replacement parts for Bolen equipment online from reputable retailers like AppliancePartsPros.com. They have every possible part you could need to revamp your garden and to keep your Bolen gardening equipment moving. If you’re unsure whether a part will work with your specific model, you don’t have to waste time ordering only to realize it’s not compatible. You can even use the compatibility tool on their site to check.
Find ways to get bargains
Not everything has to be expensive, and something like mulch which has so many benefits for your garden can be cheap if you know where to look.
You can also buy seeds rather than plants, and sometimes you might find different companies offering free packs of seeds as part of their promotions, such as in campaigns to encourage people to grow their own food or plants and to improve the environment.
Take cuttings
By taking cuttings of plants you already own, or a kind friend or family member owns and allows you to have a cutting off of, you can fill your garden for less.
The best time to do this is spring or summer when it’s warmer, as they will be more likely to grow. If you’re just starting out and have little gardening experience, begin with easier plants such as lavender, mint, spider plant, and African violet. If you want to help the plants grow quicker, you can use a heat mat.
Collect rainwater
If you’re concerned about your water bill, you can collect rainwater to prepare for droughts, and ensure your plants survive and grow. By investing in a rain barrel, you save yourself time and worry later on when there is little rain. This also helps the environment, because you use less water by collecting rain and ensuring it doesn’t go to waste. If you collect excess water, you can also use this for cleaning the car, patio, or anything else you think could benefit.
Shop for garden furniture in the sales
If you spend time and money improving your garden, you will want somewhere to sit and enjoy it. If you don’t mind buying garden furniture out of season and storing it until the warmer months, you will often get it much cheaper. So, when it’s time to enjoy the outdoors, your garden will look amazing for a fraction of the price.
There are lots of benefits to taking care of your garden, and this doesn’t have to be costly. You can create a garden you love without having to worry about how you will afford it.
