6 Ways to Save Money on Gardening
If you are like me, you see all the spring flowers and get so excited. Everyone’s yards are so green and beautiful. Then I get home, and my yard is not so lovely. I want a beautiful yard, flowers, and a garden, but there’s so much to buy—and it’s all so expensive! Can I afford to have the garden and yard of my dreams? We have 6 ways to save money on gardening supplies this year that will put you at ease. So, yes, and so can you!
1. Share equipment
Instead of spending a lot to get equipment, speak to your neighbors about sharing some gardening gear. Let your neighbor use some tools you own, like your weed whacker and trimmer, in exchange for using their gardening tools. If you dare, consider sharing your larger, more expensive tools, like your lawnmower.
2. Purchase used gear
Save big on gardening equipment by looking for second-hand tools and machines. Check out sites like Craigslist, eBay, and Freecycle for quality equipment at bargain prices. Be sure to give the pre-owned tool a test before finalizing a sale.
3. Rent equipment
Many retailers rent out various gardening tools at excellent rates during the spring and summer months. This way, you’ll have access to quality equipment when you need it at a price you can afford.
4. Shop the dollar store
You’ll find loads of gardening supplies, like seeds, markers, buckets, and planters, at rock-bottom prices in stores like Family Dollar and Dollar Tree.
5. Shop the sales
Larger gardening equipment, like mowers and tillers, are usually featured at Memorial Day sale events, making the start of summer an excellent time to stock up on pricey garden tools.
Flowerpots, garden décor, lawn furniture, and select plants will retail at blowout prices during the clearance sales at the end of July. You’ll also see some wilting flowers on sale now. Don’t let those drooping leaves scare you. Check for healthy roots and stems if you find a marked-down perennial that’s past its blooming window. A firmly rooted perennial planted late in the season will likely recover by next spring if well-cared-for, and it will reward you with beautiful, healthy flowers.
Whenever you decide to buy your tools and supplies, be sure to check coupon sites like RetailMeNot and CouponCabin before making a purchase.
6. Buy seeds
Purchasing young transplants is much easier and quicker than starting from scratch, but there’s a big difference in price. You can pick up a packet of flower or vegetable seeds for less than a dollar in many nurseries. You’ll also have a much broader choice when you buy seeds, and raising a plant from seedling to vegetable or flower is a uniquely rewarding experience.
These 6 tips to save in the garden this year are a great start. We hope these tips and tricks will help you save money this year on your gardening.
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