About the author:
Maya Pugh is a stay-at-home mom who considers her garden to be her own version of ‘heaven on earth’. When not tinkering with her plants, she is a freelance writer and an avid blogger. She loves to write about home gardening tips and trick, d.i.y. Home improvement and beautification, and other home creative stuffs. A zealous fan of nature, she is currently saving for a Eurotrip with her husband Aleksander and their two kids. While she calls Brisbane home, you can easily get in touch with her via email or G+.
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While traditional thinking dictates you need to spend a fortune on landscaping, it’s reassuring to know you can actually spend just a fraction of the expected amount and still have a space you can consider ideal.
Get the most
bang for your buck by keeping the following helpful tips in mind.
Plants
Obviously,
much of the visual appeal of your garden can be credited to your plants.
In line with
this, you need to choose well. Opt for plants that will complement the overall
theme you have in mind.
Since shrubs,
trees, soil and perennials can get downright expensive; it would be wise to
purchase them late in the season. This is usually the time when retailers want
to dispose of them.
In addition,
you can look into getting a few plants that will help layer down the dull areas in your garden. You may also rely on potted varieties
to instantly freshen up any bald spot.
Bricks
When it comes
to designing your backyard, creativity is always a key component.
For instance,
if you are looking into designing your pathway, consider using bricks.
Fortunately,
nowadays, you can easily get cheap ones from demolition sites. For starters, you can align them side by side,
forming some sort of path wave or you can use them as a brick planter and any
other designs you can think of.
Soil
Understandably,
healthy soil is considered a fundamental element of most gardens.
That being
said, it will work to your advantage to ensure you have healthy soil to work
with. Know the kind you currently have so you will have an idea what to do in
case it needs some boost.
Also, to
further save on costs, look into incorporating old bird cages and window frames
into your backyard designs.
In addition, unused
tires can also be painted and transformed into a garden art to add more charm and personality
to your space.
Compost
The plants in
your garden will thrive more given the right nutrients.
While
purchasing mulch and fertilizers is something you can easily resort to, it is
reassuring to know you have other options when money is tight.
For instance,
you can try composting as a sound alternative to buying fertilizers. With the
help of yard waste and food scraps, you can easily produce compost for your
garden.
In addition, you
need to make sure you are aware of composting basics, so your plants can enjoy
all the benefits it has to offer.
Maintenance
For many
homeowners, this is often the tricky part.
While challenging,
however, coming up with a maintenance system that works is actually feasible. You just have
to ensure you take all possible expenses into account. For instance, if you
have a large lawn and you don’t think you have the time to attend to mowing on
a regular basis, make it a point to include mowing fee into your maintenance
expenses.
In addition,
seeking the help of turf suppliers when it comes to garden supplies and the
like will go a long way towards ensuring you will get what you need without
having to go beyond your budget.
A garden you
can be proud of does not have to cost you much. With patience, ingenuity and a
little creativeness thrown in, you can look forward to enjoying your dream
garden without having to spend a fortune.
