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Gardening on a budget
 Gardening
can get very expensive. Potting soil, fertilizer, flowers, plants,
and shrubs can quickly cut into a budget. But there are ways you
can do your gardening and make your money go a lot farther.
First of all, shop around. Nurseries aren't the only place to purchase
your plants. Most local grocers, farmers markets, and flea markets
are excellent places to find great deals. One idea is to shop the
end of season sales at nurseries and garden departments because
they often get rid of current stock to make room for their new plants
and shrubs in season. Plants are marked down significantly at end
of season sales.
Also try shopping during weekday mornings and make an effort to
cultivate relationships with nursery employees. They can
be very valuable in your quest for sale items and markdowns.
Swapping bulbs and plants with friends, neighbors and family is
a great way to garden with little or no expense. You can trade plant
clippings, bulbs and other plant material. Just clip a small part
of your plant to trade with your friend or neighbor. This is how
I got many of the houseplants I have today. They started out as
clippings received from my mother and now they are full grown plants!
Try gardening with everyday containers. Let's face it - store
bought containers can get expensive so why not use what you already
have at home? Old wheelbarrows, tool boxes, wagons and various other
items that you have lying around your home make excellent planters!
Simply drill holes in your container and add some pebbles or stones
before adding any soil to insure good drainage.
Recycle items that you already have on hand. An old baby changing
table can be turned into a potting table for your gardening materials
and tools. All you need is a new coat of paint and water sealer
for it. Unused rocks and/or bricks make attractive flower bed edges.
Dig a narrow trench around your flower bed and place bricks diagonally
along the edges. And don't forget that leftover paint you have in
your basement or garage can decorate pots and containers.
If you think about it, you have many resources to choose from to
help you garden on a tight budget, so why not start gardening today?
Happy gardening!
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