{"id":808,"date":"2016-07-03T08:22:43","date_gmt":"2016-07-03T10:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/blog\/?p=808"},"modified":"2016-07-03T08:22:43","modified_gmt":"2016-07-03T10:22:43","slug":"how-to-update-your-garden-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/newsandarticles\/how-to-update-your-garden-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Update Your Garden On A Budget."},"content":{"rendered":"

Gardening is a wonderfully relaxing hobby to develop, and you might be surprised as to just how easy developing green fingers can be.\u00a0 However, when you\u2019re just starting out you don\u2019t want to be spending a ton of money before you\u2019re sure that you are really in for the long haul.\u00a0 That\u2019s why I\u2019ve put together this article on the best ways to save money when you first get started.
\nStart from the seeds<\/strong>
\nOne of the ways I\u2019ve always saved is by growing my plants from seeds, rather than by buying the individual plants from a garden centre.\u00a0 Seeds are just a whole lot cheaper.\u00a0 Yes, it takes more time to do things this way, but that doesn\u2019t mean that it\u2019s still not worth saving yourself a bit of money by using this method.
\nSource cuttings from elsewhere<\/strong>
\nThe chances are that you know someone out there who is already involved in gardening \u2013 I certainly did, and I\u2019ve been obtaining bits and pieces from them on a regular basis (thanks, mum!).\u00a0\u00a0 Flowers such as fuchsias and pelargoniums grow very well from cuttings, so save yourself the money that plants would cost you to buy and get snipping!
\nSeek out inspiration<\/strong>
\nOne of the best ways to start with a new hobby is to go out and seek inspiration from others already involved in it.\u00a0 Fortunately, there is always a range of garden shows being held throughout the year, so you should definitely check out one or two when you first get started with a garden or an allotment.\u00a0 I first really fell in love with roses at a trade show at the old Birmingham NEC.\u00a0 Trust me \u2013 it\u2019s really hard not to be inspired with all those great gardeners around at such events.
\nGet second-hand gear<\/strong>
\nMy first trowel and fork were bought off eBay (way back in its early days) and my mower came from a friend who was moving to a flat and didn\u2019t need it anymore. There really is absolutely no need to buy brand new gardening gear. It would be better to spend the money saved on some good quality garden furniture so that you can relax in comfort amongst all the wonderful crops that you will grow.\u00a0 Checkout sites like Gumtree, Craigslist and all the rest for the essential everyday tools that you can buy second-hand \u2013 perhaps even a second-hand greenhouse might take your fancy. Car boot sales are also great sources of used spades, forks, pots, etc.
\nMake your own \u00a0<\/strong>
\nAs with purchasing new tools, a great deal of modern gardening items can actually be made at home rather than having to pay the full retail price for them.\u00a0 Compost?\u00a0 I make my own rather than buy the expensive products. The same goes for weedkiller. There are recipes available on the internet that utilise distilled white vinegar as an ingredient in a home-made weedkiller.\u00a0\u00a0 The same goes for nutrient plant food \u2013 a combination of one part vinegar, one part sugar and nine parts water can be prepared in minutes, and it\u2019ll seriously help.
\nAlways plan<\/strong>
\nIt will do you and your garden the absolute world of good if you take the time to plot next-year\u2019s layouts well in advance.\u00a0 This will ensure you can be ready for anything from a freak spell of bad weather to a lack of the right seeds in shops.\u00a0 Fail to prepare, and you prepare to fail!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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