A Beautiful Yard
Welcome back!
I have always taken pride in how my front lawn looks. I believe that it is a representation of one’s home. In years past I have usually done the yard work myself. I have also spent quite a bit of money on my landscaping in the past. This year, however, my landscaping is going to have to be done on the cheap. I am collecting tips and ideas on how to make my yard look as beautiful as possible for as little as possible. I thought that I would share my what I have learned in the past couple of weeks with all of you.
First of all, I have learned that planting from seeds is much less expensive than buying plants that have already started growing. But, if you are like me, with only a slightly green thumb, this may not work for you either. Seeds seem a bit intimidating to me, they’re just to easy to kill. However if you are seasoned professional, go for it. I will be buying the already grown plants, in my experience, they’re a lot harder to kill.
Be imaginative when it comes to planting containers. Lots of things can double as a flower planter. If you like a more traditional look, keep an eye out for a good sale on them. In my experience, it is a good idea to buy a quality piece for a bit more money because the piece will last for many planting seasons. I caught a sale at Target a few years back, and the planters that I bought are still going strong. If you are however in need of some planters, I would suggest Ikea. They have wonderful plant pots and window boxes at very reasonable prices. I think I will be making a trip to my local Ikea and pick up some planters.
Overall, look for a deal when it comes to landscaping. Flowers can always be bought cheaply. I heard recently that The Home Depot is the place to buy flower this year. I saw a report on my local news saying that they had slashed prices even further to help those who are pinching their pennies. If you do the landscaping yourself, you not only have a beautiful yard to enjoy, but you will be left with a sense of pride of what you created. Be brave, go for it! I bet you will be amazed at what you can create.
If anyone has any ideas or tips to save money, on landscaping please let me know so I can pass your tips along. Happy Landscaping!
