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4 Cost-Effective Ways to Improve Your Garden

March 13, 2020 by Lynn

If you have had your garden for a while now, maybe it’s about time that you give it some enhancement so you can enjoy it more for a long time. Or maybe, you just moved into your new property, and you find it difficult to begin your garden improvement project.

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If your answer is yes to either one of these above situations, then you are probably reading the right article. Because now is the perfect time to discuss what to do with your outdoor haven. Maybe the fence needs repainting, or there are probably some plants that don’t complement the other flowers. Whatever your situation may be, below are some inexpensive ways to reinvigorate your garden.

Add more colour with bedding plants

A group of French marigolds or wax begonias provide extra colours to your garden and you can see them blossom all through summertime. Just don’t forget to take care of these flowers and let them have a liquid tomato every week, and water them well when it’s hot. Trim off any limping flower heads to maintain their attractive glow.

These types of blossoming flowers can last until the early part of autumn with the proper care.

Cultivate your garden with some vegetables

Having some vegetable plants in your garden is a fun way to introduce yourself to practising sustainability. You don’t have to worry about space; some vegetables thrive even in small containers or trugs.

Beans, chards, chilli peppers, beetroot, and herbs are some of the vegetables that you can grow even in just a tiny spot in your garden. Plus, you will get to enjoy pesticide-free veggies come harvest time.

Experiment with pots

When choosing the right pots for your flowers, clay will be your best option as it is healthier for many plants. The permeability feature of clay is best for airflow and moisture control within the sides of the container.

Plants need proper use of air and water, and clay pots can provide your flowers with that. You have several options for outdoor trade pottery when it comes to pots. Have fun when choosing; mixing and matching is the key!

Recycle your old bricks

If you have a pile of excess bricks somewhere, don’t throw them away yet as you can still use them for several purposes in your garden. For a free décor, surround your flowerbed pattern with brick edging. Such a small project greatly improves the look of your garden.

If you still have more bricks left, you can also continue by setting up a walkway. With bricks, you can also make a custom garden bench, or make mini raised planters around your garden.

With the list above, you can boost the look of your garden without the need to hire a gardener or anyone to do the job for you. The list is easy-to-do projects, and anyone can surely do them. Plus, these projects are inexpensive as well, so plan ahead and start over the weekend.

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