Spring and summer are not too far away, even though they may seem like it now. Mother Nature will eventually cut us a break and things will start greening up and warming up. Here are four ways to save on Gardening Supplies for when the outdoors do become hospitable again.
1.Grow everything from seed that you can. Plants for your vegetable garden and herb garden are ideally suited for this. Also, in many areas a variety of flowers will grow well from seed. Pay careful attention to the planting schedule for your area on the back of the seed packet, as well as, information about any areas that are unsuitable for growing these particular plants.
2.Speaking of unsuitable, only buy plants from home improvement store, nurseries, or retail outlets that are listed to work in your growing zone/plant hardiness zone.
Many retailers will routinely sell live plants as part of their selections that are not suited for growth in particular areas and may survive in those gardens only very temporarily? Why is this? Because people love the showy plants, bushes, and trees that can only overwinter in tropical locals. If you enjoy citrus fruit, who doesn’t love the idea of a lemon tree in their backyard?
Find your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone by zip code.
3.When purchasing bushes and trees, buy from the smaller sizes available rather than the fully grown versions. You will save money just by letting the plants grow in your yard rather than in precious greenhouse or field space in a plant nursery somewhere.
4.Good deals on gardening supplies like gloves, kneeling pads, and watering cans can be found at discount outlets. I have a pair of canvas gloves that I found at Big Lots for $4 that have lasted me several years already. I have seen bargains to be had at retailers such as Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Tuesday Morning, and Ross Dress for Less™. One area that I recommend that you pay a little bit more for brand name is for your gardening tools such as pruners and shears. Based on personal experience, Fiskars make some fantastic gardening tools at reasonable prices (And I am in no way being compensated for this opinion. Just pure observation from my own use.).
For more tips on how to save on the outdoors, take a look at Repurposing, The Way to Inexpensive, Attractive Yard Art.
Love reading anything about gardening this time of year. I’m so ready for Spring!
Kelly
I am so ready too.
Oh I am getting so excited for spring to get here! We had a warmer day today and were playing outside and I’m a little disturbed by the work my gardens need – but also excited that there’s a little green shooting up now! Thanks for the great saving tips!
I noticed an amaryllis bulb with a small green shoot sprouting up. Spring is a coming. Albeit slow.
Just reading about it makes me feel warmer. I can ALMOST taste those little, sweet, sun-warmed cherry tomatoes….
Me to. I am craving cherry tomatoes. Grew some yellow ones this last year that were so sweet.
It’s been a long hard winter for most of us – I’m SO anxious for spring! I’ve got heirloom seeds planted in an “indoor greenhouse” so that I can transplant the seedlings into the garden when the danger of frost is over. At least is pacifies the need to get my hands in the dirt until I can finally be in the veggie garden! Thanks for sharing this post. (visiting from Growing Homemakers Hop)
~Taylor-Made Ranch~
Wolfe City, Texas
What type of heirloom seeds go best for you?
Hales Best cantaloup produces well as does Boston Pickling cucumbers. But by far my most productive heirloom is my San Marzano tomatoes – a paste roma-type tomato. ~TMR~
Great tips! We have a yard this year (finally!) so I can’t wait to plant some things! Well, my husband the professional landscaper will probably be the one doing it…but I get to look at it! 😉
– Brooke –
I stopped by my garden center today and picked up a few plants for my front yard. I try to buy native plants that are more likely to be hearty and drought resistant (important when living in California!) Of course, I can’t wait to get my heirlooms established once I build a few more vegetable beds!
I have really taken to native plants as well.
Good ideas…you can also find gardening supplies at places like Goodwill. Thanks for sharing on the Thursday Blog hop!
Great to know that Goodwill carries garden supplies as well.
We are so ready to start gardening…….already tore up an area of the yard for a landscaping job – the boys were eager………….and they now have blisters from it. 🙂 Thank you for posting. Gentle Joy
Some exhilarating about getting out in the garden again.
Great advice. I’m headed over to read your post about yard art now!
Great tips! Can’t wait for winter to end here in Wisconsin! (Seen on Pin Me Linky.)
Yes, you have had more than your fair share of winter this year, haven’t you.
Great tips Sarah! I’m stopping in from Let’s Get Real today. I’m getting so excited to get out and work in the gardens, but darn it………..it keeps snowing. These tips will certainly help me to make the most of money.
Yes, this winter has been quite the adventure. Hope warmer weather heads your way very soon.
These are great tips. I just started my seedlings this last weekend. That’s for sharing this with us at Let’s Get Real Friday Link Party. I’ve pinned and shared your article. I hope you’ll join us again soon.
Thanks so much for pinning and sharing.
Love these tips! We’re trying to do our garden as economically as possible this year. Thanks so much for linking up with Let’s Get Real this week.
I am starting a container garden on my patio and want to do it on the cheap. Great tips!
Hope these tips help you save some gardening cash.
I so want to start a garden in my new place. I just have to figure out where and how! Thanks for linking up with Countdown in Style.
I’m definitely going to need this one day. I plan on starting a garden at some point. Soon! Very soon! But I’m a homemaker who loves a great deal! I pinned this for later! Thanks so much for sharing this one with us at Countdown in Style, too! 🙂
Great tips! We definitely invest in our gardening tools. I’ve got pruners that have lasted me about 15 years.
Thanks for linking up at Fabulously Frugal Thursday!
The pruners are the most utilized tool in my garden.