It seems like I’ve been working non-stop in the garden this last week or so. I just planted the junipers I purchased from Costco and now I’m waiting to see if my local DIY store’s going to put the bags of mulch on sale.
The area of the yard where I planted these junipers did have river rock, but to save money I moved it to the backyard, figuring you get more mulch than rock in these bags, plus, bags of mulch are a dollar or two less per bag.
That’s one of the tricks I use to save money, see what you can move from one place to another and what costs less to buy. To save money I did have to make about 35 trips from the front to back yard with the wheelbarrow, and yes, my aching back! But who said saving money was always easy.
It’s not only rock you can move around to save a penny or two, but plants too. If I see a particular plant isn’t doing so well, I’ll move it to another area and monitor its progress. Some of them really thrive once they’re moved, and just a little work prevents them from dying and losing money on your investment.
And speaking of plants that thrive I was chatting with some neighbors who agreed with me that the best plant for beginning gardeners is the hosta. It’s sturdy, comes back each year, is almost indestructible, and therefore the best bargain in the yard.
I love watching all the gardening shows on TV and I heard this really great tip on one show last week. Some garden centers and nurseries have distressed plants that they just don’t have time or manpower to bring back to full health, and therefore are very willing to get rid of them. So if you see something that needs a little TLC, make them an offer. It’s definitely worth trying, especially at the end of the growing season.
Our lawn mower’s been in the repair shop many times over its lifespan and on Sunday for some unknown reason it just decided to quit. It was working okay the week before, but on Sunday, nothing. We decided it was time for its retirement and went shopping for a new one. Now I’m the one who mows the grass in our family and I’m also the only keen environmentalist in the family, and to my surprise my husband suggested we buy an electric mower (this one’s made by Black and Decker). No more gas, oil, pulling your shoulder out of its socket to start the thing, and no more taking it into the repair shop every now and then...all money saving features. If you’re in the market for a new mower definitely check it out. I’ve used it once already. It’s much quieter than the gas powered ones, easy to higher and lower...and keep this one to yourself, but I’m actually looking forward to mowing the lawn now!
For money saving tips on gardening and just about everything else visit www.gardenandhearth.com/Bargain-Shopping.htm
The area of the yard where I planted these junipers did have river rock, but to save money I moved it to the backyard, figuring you get more mulch than rock in these bags, plus, bags of mulch are a dollar or two less per bag.
That’s one of the tricks I use to save money, see what you can move from one place to another and what costs less to buy. To save money I did have to make about 35 trips from the front to back yard with the wheelbarrow, and yes, my aching back! But who said saving money was always easy.
It’s not only rock you can move around to save a penny or two, but plants too. If I see a particular plant isn’t doing so well, I’ll move it to another area and monitor its progress. Some of them really thrive once they’re moved, and just a little work prevents them from dying and losing money on your investment.
And speaking of plants that thrive I was chatting with some neighbors who agreed with me that the best plant for beginning gardeners is the hosta. It’s sturdy, comes back each year, is almost indestructible, and therefore the best bargain in the yard.
I love watching all the gardening shows on TV and I heard this really great tip on one show last week. Some garden centers and nurseries have distressed plants that they just don’t have time or manpower to bring back to full health, and therefore are very willing to get rid of them. So if you see something that needs a little TLC, make them an offer. It’s definitely worth trying, especially at the end of the growing season.
Our lawn mower’s been in the repair shop many times over its lifespan and on Sunday for some unknown reason it just decided to quit. It was working okay the week before, but on Sunday, nothing. We decided it was time for its retirement and went shopping for a new one. Now I’m the one who mows the grass in our family and I’m also the only keen environmentalist in the family, and to my surprise my husband suggested we buy an electric mower (this one’s made by Black and Decker). No more gas, oil, pulling your shoulder out of its socket to start the thing, and no more taking it into the repair shop every now and then...all money saving features. If you’re in the market for a new mower definitely check it out. I’ve used it once already. It’s much quieter than the gas powered ones, easy to higher and lower...and keep this one to yourself, but I’m actually looking forward to mowing the lawn now!
For money saving tips on gardening and just about everything else visit www.gardenandhearth.com/Bargain-Shopping.htm
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