6 Tips For Gardening On A Budget

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6 Tips For Gardening On A Budget
Gardening needn't be expensive and transforming your garden into a green wonderland can be done without breaking the bank. With a little planning and a lot of thought, you can create the garden of your dreams even on a budget.

Shop around

This applies to the plants you want to buy as well as the tools you need. Take a look online for offers and special deals but look locally too as the benefit of doing this is you actually get to view the particular plants and make a judgement on health, appearance etc. It's also a good idea to sign up for newsletters and to keep an eye on companies' Twitter and Facebook accounts so you know when the promotions are running and don't miss out.

When it comes to gardening equipment, keep an eye out for special offers and browse the likes of Poundland for essentials like string and labels. In addition, consider buying tools secondhand or through cost-free sites like uk.freecycle.org

Plan carefully

Think about what you want to grow in your garden in advance of looking, to prevent getting carried away and wasting items. Try not to buy lots of plants cheaply too, as they may not look as good as the more reasonably priced plants.

Swap seeds

Chances are you'll only use a pinch or two from a packet of seeds, so why not swap the rest of the packet for a friend's seed of choice? This way you all benefit and you can have some fun along the way.

Forget lunch

As harsh as this may sound, by skipping lunch when you're in garden centres can make a big difference to your budget. Instead, eat at home and then if you feel parched after all your browsing, why not enjoy a cup of tea for a fraction of the cost of a meal.

Get inventive

Terracotta pots have their place but if you don't own any then it's time to don your creative cap and put your wallet down. Feel cost-free to use items like wellington boots and watering cans as plant containers - just be sure to put holes in the bottom for drainage


This applies to the plants you want to buy as well as the tools you need. Take a look online for offers and special deals but look locally too as the benefit of doing this is you actually get to view the particular plants and make a judgement on health, appearance etc. It's also a good idea to sign up for newsletters and to keep an eye on companies' Twitter and Facebook accounts so you know when the promotions are running and don't miss out.