Divide, Conquer, and Share: Growing perennials instead of annual flowers reduces your seasonal expense of buying new seeds and plants. To expand your perennial garden divide overgrown plants, such as daylilies, iris, and hosta, and make new flower beds. Trade extra perennials with friends or organize a plant swap in your neighborhood one Saturday morning.
Frequent Yard Sales: Check out yard sales for old tools, gardening products, and planters. Well-maintained tools can be used for years and they’re often inexpensive at yard sales. Inspect them carefully to be sure they are still in good shape. You may also find pots and containers. Check out craigslist.com and Goodwill for inexpensive gardening products and tools as well.
Use a Timer: Put your sprinkler system on a timer to avoid over watering. You can also reduce your water usage by using soaker hoses and drip irrigation lines in gardens instead of overhead watering.
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