A FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE gardener has revealed some money-saving tips when growing your outdoor oasis.
He explained why you should stop buying annual apartments and even suggested a Facebook group that could help you get freebies for your yard.
Reddit user H2ogal asked for economical 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 that “it costs a fortune to maintain them,” so some people provided cost-effective solutions.
reddit account New EnglandGardening has divided it into two places where you are most likely to spend the most money.
“There are some options, but it’s difficult to accept many suggestions without knowing where you are spending the most money,” they explained.
NEW PLANTS
The first expenditure was on new factories.
First, they suggested propagating your cuttings, which means creating new plants from previously cut plant roots.
They also recommended having some nursery space in your garden dedicated to propagating plants so that new ones have a place to go.
Another simple tip you can do right on your phone to help is to join gardening groups on Facebook.
“Gardening groups near me often have posts of people giving away free plants or garden clubs selling plants for reasonable prices,” they explained.
Lastly, they recommended starting your annual flowers from cuttings.
It is much cheaper than buying annual flats every year from a flower shop or similar store.
MULCHING
The second expense had to do with mulch.
According to experts from Gardeners’ Worldis a “thick layer of material placed over the soil and around plants used to suppress weeds and retain moisture in the soil.
They recommended signing up for a service called Chip Drop, where you get free wood chips delivered to your home.
Another way to save money is to make your own compost.
“Turn your garden waste into mulch and grow food,” they advised.
Finally, they suggested mulching with natural elements already available on your property.
These could be pine needles, shredded leaves, or dirt.
“Next time you’re at a botanical garden, check out what they cover with,” they suggested.
Often this is not shredded mulch, but rather materials harvested from around it.
Gardening help and tricks
Get the latest gardening articles from The US Sun:
two
This story originally appeared on The-sun.com read the full story
