subject: How to Give Your Yard a Landscaping Make Over on a Budget [print this page] Author: Michael Schmansy Author: Michael Schmansy
A nice, manicured lawn is something that most people strive for. Unfortunately, getting the best lawn on the block can put a big dent in your pocketbook, especially if you hire a lawn care company to do the work. Fortunately, there are some tricks of the trade that can help you turn your yard into the envy of the neighborhood. Below are some great ideas on how to get the landscaped lawn youve been dreaming of for less than you might expect. Find landscaping materials for cheap (or even free). Maybe you have a friend that just laid gravel on their driveway and they have some extra rock. Offer to take it off their hands. They would probably love that they dont have to find something to do with it. If you have a railroad nearby, they may have railroad ties that they are willing to sell for cheap. These can be used for fencing and boarders. Plant seeds instead of plants. Plants can cost upwards of $5.00 a piece, you will likely pay less than that for an entire bag of seeds. Purchase the seeds early and plant them inside so that they can be easily transplanted at the right time. Egg cartons make excellent containers to plant starter plants in. Plant perennials. Perennials come up each year, so you only have to pay for the seeds once. Plant different types of seasonal plants in the same spot so that you always have something in bloom. Make your own mulch. You can normally rent a small tree trimmer from your local hardware store for a small amount of money each day. Trim your trees and put the limbs in the chipper to make beautiful cedar chips or mulch to help beautify your yard. This can save you a ton of money every year. Ask lumberyards or landscaping companies if they have excess shrubs or plants that were not used at a job site or maybe there are some trees or shrubs that arent selling and they will be throwing away soon. They may discount them at a huge discount or even give them to you. Save rainwater in large containers and use the water on your plants. This can save considerably on your water bill. Be sure to put a cover on your rain containers so the rain doesnt evaporate. Hopefully, these great landscaping tips will help you save a bundle in landscaping.About the Author:
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