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It might be tempting to purchase plants that are already big and beautiful, but starting smaller is a wise gardening investment. Small plants can be a third of the price of larger plants. And, they often adjust better to new soil and surroundings than larger plants, so will grow … [Read more...] about Smaller is cheaper

This holds true for annual flowers, herbs and vegetables. Seeds are significantly cheaper than flats of flowers. Although growing from seed will take a little bit longer, it will save a lot of money, plus it will give extra satisfaction to watch the flowers and vegetables grow … [Read more...] about Start out with seeds instead of plants

Essential gardening items like gloves, tools, watering cans and even seeds can often be found at the local dollar store. You can save 50-75% or more versus traditional gardening stores. Search LOZO for more "dollar store finds."A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Dollar store finds: gardening bargains

Gardening costs can add up, so it's great to share costs where possible. Most seed packets come with many more seeds than the average gardener needs, so share and trade seeds with gardening buddies or family and friends. Do the same with plant clippings from each other's gardens. … [Read more...] about Share seeds, plant clippings and equipment with friends and family

Save seeds from this year's vegetables and herbs to save money on next year's plantings. This is one of the cheapest ways to maintain and build up a healthy vegetable garden. Save the seeds from abundantly-seeding herbs, as well as vegetables like pumpkins, squashes and peppers. … [Read more...] about Reinvest your seeds