Save Time and Money While Enjoying a Fruitful Harvest From Your Home Garden

Article by Guest Blogger: Neil Stawski

Gardening is one of the best ways to get a bit of exercise and sunshine. Not to mention, the work you put in earns you exponential rewards come harvest time. With these tips from Achin' Back Garden Center, you'll save more money and effort and still achieve a great harvest.

Select Simple Landscaping Solutions

Visually pleasing landscaping doesn't have to include a high-maintenance lawn or picky plants. Try these simple and attractive landscaping ideas that require less work to maintain.

●Swap sod for natural ground cover plants like thyme, sweet woodruff, golden moneywort, and more.

●Implement xeriscaping with rocks and drought-resistant plants to save effort and water.

●Keep your existing lawn and allow it to go dormant in fall and summer to save water.

●Replace your lawn altogether and install a garden, whether in the front, back, or side of your home.

Start a Garden on a Budget

Growing a garden can easily become an expensive project, but there are so many ways to save if you plan carefully.

●Search for a local seed library to get free seeds (or search social media for swaps).

●Use natural pest deterrents for safer, cheaper bug-free produce.

●Select recycled (or upcycled) containers for convenient planting.

●Monitor chilly temperatures and prep mulch or plant covers ahead of cold snaps.

●Turn an overproducing garden into a side business, then put the earnings back into your gardening budget.

Try These Accessible Garden Tips

Gardening isn't always easy on the back or knees, so keeping your garden accessible is a must.

●Create wide, smooth paths with inexpensive mulch or gravel.

●Stock up on concrete or cinder blocks for affordable raised beds that are easy on backs and budgets.

●Add convenient and accessible seating with natural, free elements like stumps, hay bales, or even found wooden cable spools.

●Install a drip watering system to save on water usage and skip daily (physically demanding) watering routines.

Growing a garden doesn't have to be expensive or labor-intensive. With these tips, you can enjoy a beautiful and low-investment garden with fresher fruits and veggies all year.