Are you anxious to add new plants to your yard or garden without breaking open the piggy bank? Depending on your needs, location, and the season of the year, there are a few options to consider. If you are patient or if you have a green thumb, you have more alternatives; either way, there is no reason you cannot add a little green without spending much of it.
The worst way to save money on plants is to buy ones that are unhealthy or root-bound. Instead, look for small, healthy versions. Not only will the seedlings cost less, but with proper care most of them will grow quickly. Although you should always choose a reliable dealer, you can often find good specimens in the nursery department of your local discount store. Another good idea is to look for fundraising sales at botanical gardens or state parks, especially during the fall and spring. Garden clubs and home extension agencies are also likely to have useful information, and they may even have inexpensive greenery.
Of course, the least expensive way to get new plants is to grow them from seed or to take cuttings from a friend or neighbor. With plants that divide by the roots, the process is even faster. Besides, groundcovers and borders often require thinning at certain times of the year. If you watch closely, you may be able to get discarded plants or bulbs for free. You might even plant the leafy part of that fresh pineapple or root an avocado seed in a sunny window for a little lift during the winter months.
Starting a mulch bin is eco-friendly and it saves money when it comes time to plant or enrich the soil. Chances are that you not only will find some great ways to get cheap plants, but you will discover a creative hobby in the process.
Are you anxious to add new plants to your yard or garden without breaking open the piggy bank? Depending on your needs, location, and the season of the year, there are a few options to consider. If you are patient or if you have a green thumb, you have more alternatives; either way, there is no reason you cannot add a little green without spending much of it.
The worst way to save money on plants is to buy ones that are unhealthy or root-bound. Instead, look for small, healthy versions. Not only will the seedlings cost less, but with proper care most of them will grow quickly. Although you should always choose a reliable dealer, you can often find good specimens in the nursery department of your local discount store. Another good idea is to look for fundraising sales at botanical gardens or state parks, especially during the fall and spring. Garden clubs and home extension agencies are also likely to have useful information, and they may even have inexpensive greenery.
Of course, the least expensive way to get new plants is to grow them from seed or to take cuttings from a friend or neighbor. With plants that divide by the roots, the process is even faster. Besides, groundcovers and borders often require thinning at certain times of the year. If you watch closely, you may be able to get discarded plants or bulbs for free. You might even plant the leafy part of that fresh pineapple or root an avocado seed in a sunny window for a little lift during the winter months.
Starting a mulch bin is eco-friendly and it saves money when it comes time to plant or enrich the soil. Chances are that you not only will find some great ways to get cheap plants, but you will discover a creative hobby in the process.
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