Gardening

Tubes from toilet tissue, wrapping paper or paper towels can be used as biodegradable seedling pots. For the more adventurous, newspaper can also be turned into little origami seedling pots, without the use of staples or glue. They are much cheaper than buying pots at a nursery, … [Read more...] about Raid the cabinet: use toilet tissue rolls and newspapers for vegetable gardening

Research and choose the right plants to save time and money on gardening. This holds true for both flowers, plants and vegetables. Some will grow well in certain geographical areas, while others won't. Do a bit of research before planting, and choose plants best suited for your … [Read more...] about Choose productive, easy-growing plants

Do a bit of yard surveillance before embarking on a new landscaping project. See what areas get full sun and which areas get a lot of shade. Then, plant accordingly. Group shade-seekers together and sun-lovers together. Keep plants that require a lot of water in one zone so water … [Read more...] about Landscape in zones, with a phased approach, to get the most bang for your buck

Yes, it's labor intensive, but doing most of your own landscaping will also save a lot of money. The cost of a $4 perennial will increase to more than $10 if a professional landscaper plants it. The price of bushes and trees will often double when planted by landscapers. Do as … [Read more...] about Do your own landscaping

When doing lawn maintenance, leave the lawn clippings where they fall, instead of bagging them and throwing them away. The clippings will fertilize the soil, not to mention saving money on fertilizer, and all that time bagging up lawn cuttings. If you mow frequently, the … [Read more...] about Cut fertilizer costs by 30% by mulching