Frugal Living for your Modern Family
It happens every summer. You plant a beautiful garden or flower bed and those pesky weeds start showing up and taking over. It can be infuriating! There are a lot of weed killers on the market but I like to use natural weed killers just because it is better for the environment. It is also better for my wallet! You probably already have a lot of these items around your house. Here are 5 natural weed killers that I like to use in my garden and lawn.
This is my third year of growing a backyard garden and I have had a lot of success ( and some failures) over that time. I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t. I’ve gotten pretty good at knowing what will grow in my specific climate and what type of care my plants need.
Since I try to grow all organic produce, I’ve done a lot of research on finding the best organic fertilizers for your garden. There are four main types that I think work the best.
Starting a new garden isn’t cheap. I used these money saving tips to start a garden on a budget so that I could create an affordable vegetable garden in my backyard.
I have written before on how much I love my little backyard garden and all of it’s benefits. When I first started gardening, I was shocked at how much it could cost to set up and maintain even a little garden like mine.
By doing some research, I was able to find ways to cut costs so that my garden would save me money in the long run. Not cost me money. I have put together a list of my favorite ways to start a garden on a budget.
These are tips not only for vegetable gardens but for herb and flower gardens as well.
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I have gotten pretty good at growing vegetables in my little garden but I am a bit intimidated when it comes to flowers. I just don’t know what kind to plant or where to plant them. I love flowers and am impressed by people that have beautiful gardens but I just don’t have the knack for them…yet. I decided I would start small and plant some flowers in a hanging basket. I saw the Plantopia Hanging Baskets and I thought, “I can do this.”
The Plantopia Hanging Baskets are made from 100% recycled plastics and they are UV treated so you can use them year after year. They have openings on the sides so that you can plant flowers on the sides as well as the tops of the baskets for a full and beautiful affect. It also gives the plants better drainage then regular hanging baskets to help your plants grow large and healthy.
Is gardening worth it financially? This is a question that has been in my home for the past couple of years now. The answer will vary from person to person but my answer is YES!
I truly believe that growing my own fruits and vegetables is not only worth my time and money financially but also physically and emotionally.
I have been growing my own vegetable garden in my backyard for a couple of years now. It is not very big but it provides my family with fresh produce throughout the growing season and even through the winter because I freeze everything that we don’t eat right away. [Read more…]