What are you doing differently in the garden this year?
As I think about the ways and places we are all cutting back, I think there are two ways to look at gardening. We can do less, or we can do things differently. I challenge us all to find ways to keep growing, and gardening and landscaping, and do it by spending less.
- How about starting or expanding the vegetable garden? What you grow, you won’t have to buy.
- Instead of purchasing expensive perennials, swap with friends. We all have things that could be thinned or divided, wouldn’t it be fun to end up with new things to plant – for Free!
- Plant your annuals from seed instead of buying cell packs. If you’re going to start them inside, you’d better get going! Or, direct sow after the last frost.
- Do it all yourself. Give up the gym membership AND the yard care company and do it yourself. You’ll get a workout and a beautiful yard and save lots of green.
- Compost. You already have the ingredients for a FREE, nutrient packed soil amendment. So start cooking!
What are you doing different in the garden this season? Write and share.
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