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

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

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

Perennials are great plants for filling up the garden, especially since one plant can often be divided into three or four after a year's growth. A one gallon perennial can cost $9 at a nursery, which adds up. Divide one perennial currently in the garden into three, and that's an … [Read more...] about Divide up your perennials for “free” new plants

Outdoor water use accounts for nearly 20% of total home water use, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Adding drought-tolerant plants - plants that can survive a two- to three-month drought without supplemental watering - can significantly reduce the monthly water … [Read more...] about Save water with drought-tolerant plants