A garden should bring you joy, not extra cost! By rethinking what you already have, you can create a space that’s good for your bank, better for the planet and rewarding to look after. It’s about being resourceful, working with nature and enjoying every little success that grows from your hard work.
Let’s see how we can make gardening on a budget easy.
Tips for gardening on a budget
- Look after your tools
Using 3-IN-ONE Oil Spray to lubricate, clean and prevent rust will keep pivots moving, blades clean and rust away!
- Save seeds and cuttings
Collect what your plants already offer. There’s something really satisfying about watching new shoots grow from your garden’s own life cycle.
- Upcycle what you already have
Old jars become mini greenhouses, buckets can be used as planters, pallets make great shelves. Think about what you already have and use these materials to upcycle so you waste less and get creative.
While only small habits, over a lifetime, they make a big difference! Pass on your genius upcycling tips with the community and let’s pass on the fun.
Bonus tips for our green-fingered friends
- Collect rainwater
Gardening on a budget starts with the smallest of things like getting a water butt or bucket and sitting it below a drainpipe to collect rainwater. There’s really no need to pay for what nature already provides! Rainwater is a lot softer than tap water too and plants prefer it. Having this option is particularly helpful when there’s a dry spell.
- Make compost
Your food scraps and garden waste can be reused for good. It’s really effortless and you can add to it every single day. Fruit peels, coffee grounds, grass cuttings and fallen leaves when added to a compost bin break down into excellent soil topper. Plants love it and it reduces waste that would otherwise finds its way into landfill.
- Swap seeds or cuttings
Do you have friends or neighbours who have a passion for gardening? Trade your seedlings, herbs or cuttings and add new life to each other’s gardens without spending any money.
- Use mulch
A layer of mulch in the winter will protect your plants and keep them healthy. Mulching insulates roots from frost, retains moisture and keeps annoying weeds away. When the mulch breaks down, it will give nutrients back to the soil and when spring is back again your plants will be thanking you.
- Repair broken tools or pots
There’s a reason why we say 3-IN-ONE is maintenance made easy. Before buying new tools, see what you can do with your household helpers. Apply 3-IN-ONE Oil Spray to blades, joints and casing, and a wipe with a clean cloth can keep your equipment lubricated, clean, rust free and ready for action. As for cracked pots, don’t bin them straight away. Try gluing it back together or turn an open crack into a design feature – let the soil peek through, show off the roots and sit it proudly on a step.
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With a few mindful choices and the right care, you garden can be stunning without having to go over budget!
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