{"id":68586,"date":"2021-06-05T11:44:40","date_gmt":"2021-06-05T11:44:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.centurionbrands.com\/?p=68586"},"modified":"2022-03-21T09:09:31","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T09:09:31","slug":"dirt-cheap-gardening-on-a-budget-here-are-our-top-tips-and-tools-for-gardening-frugally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centurionbrands.com\/?p=68586","title":{"rendered":"Dirt Cheap Gardening: On A Budget? Here are our top tips and tools for gardening frugally."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Suppose you are eager to start a garden but are concerned about the price tag; no need to stress! Many gardeners are on a budget or self-impose a budget on their gardening expenses, so they don\u2019t get out of control! The key is to stay focused on the essentials and be a little creative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan out your garden and yard goals. What issues, such as water and sun requirements, do you need to work around? How much time do you have to spend on your garden? What items do you already own that you can repurpose?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are our top tips and tools that will keep your wallet healthy and your garden beautiful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repurpose and upcycle.<\/strong> Get creative with garden design. Reuse old drawers, tires, or pallets to build creative containers. Not only do you save money and help the environment by reducing waste, but repurposed items make fun plant d\u00e9cor. Container gardening also reduces costs because you don\u2019t use as much fertilizer, water, and other resources. It is also a great way to develop your gardening skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Mulch<\/strong>. Another method to reduce water usage is to add mulch to your garden. Mulch helps to retain moisture. Since bark mulch can get expensive, use shredded dry leaves, biodegradable landscaping paper, or a layer of compost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy tools in kits.<\/strong> To save on the essential gardening tools, buy them in cost-efficient kits. Here are three essentials from Centurion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n