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With these frugal gardening tips<\/strong>, you won’t have to spend a lot of money to grow your own flowers and produce. We’ve rounded up the best strategies for saving money on plants, soil and water so you can grow a fantastic garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the fruits of your labors without breaking the bank! With these ideas, frugal gardening can be a fulfilling and cost-effective way to nurture your green thumb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn from My Mistakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last summer was a tough year for growing tomatoes here in our Colorado garden. After buying six large tomato plants for the garden and lovingly planting them in soil I had enriched with store-bought compost, a hail storm on June 7 destroyed all the plants – along with our cedar shake roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After replacing all the plants (and the roof), the summer temperatures broke all our previous records for heat, with more than 70 days of temperatures over 90 degrees. I tried mulching, drip lines and shade fabric, but all of the tomato plants in that full-sun garden were droopy and produced only a few smaller fruits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also later learned that the commercial compost I bought was probably contaminated<\/a>. We probably spent about a hundred dollars between all the plants, compost, water and more – for about a dozen garden tomatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new gardening year is upon us, and I’ve been thinking about how to maximize our output without spending so much cash. One of the best money-saving strategies, of course, is to grow your own plants from seed. Alas, I wasn’t that organized this year but here are some other thoughts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Has your gardening zone changed?<\/strong> Climate change has caused a general warming trend, and you may want to consult the latest U.S. hardiness zones<\/a> from the Arbor Day Foundation. Choosing the best plants for your particular zone is a whole lot easier than trying to force things to grow where it’s too hot, cold, dry or humid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Grow what you eat.<\/strong> I can easily get carried away with planting a variety of fruits and vegetables, but if we end up with a surplus of produce we don’t eat, it’s a waste of time, money, and resources. Select plants that you regularly use in your cooking, and you’ll save money on groceries and enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Watch for sales on less-than-perfect plants.<\/strong> Dig a nice deep hole, add plenty of good soil, give the plants regular water to establish them, and cut off any dead leaves or blooms. I bought a full flat of bedraggled fuchsia petunias last week for just $2.34, and they perked right up with a little TLC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Got old seeds that didn’t get planted last year?<\/strong> Try planting ’em now and they might just sprout. Scientists planted centuries-old Anasazi beans and – surprise! They sprouted just fine. (Here are 11 vegetables you can direct sow from seed<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Swap plants and seeds with friends.<\/strong> Or ask for a slip of a plant you admire and try establishing it with rooting powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Evaluate what’s thriving and what’s not.<\/strong> Keep notes in a gardening notebook, so you can move plants around next spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Get creative about adding edible garden plants to your landscape.<\/strong> If you’re going to spend time and money on water and upkeep, the area might as well be producing food, right? We’re growing rhubarb<\/a>, strawberries, herbs and currants tucked in the front yard landscaping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Install rain barrels to save money on water.<\/strong> Or save “gray water” (like the water used to rinse dishes) to water your garden plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Make your own compost<\/a>.<\/strong> You’ll reduce waste, save money and have complete control over the product, which you can then use to build better soil<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Visit a botanical garden.<\/strong> Our beloved Denver Botanic Gardens<\/a> is always a feast for the eyes and soul, and a great place to stroll around and see what native plants thrive in our particular region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Explore other nearby neighborhoods and find gardens that appeal to you.<\/strong> See what the professional landscapers are planting. Observe the combinations of colors, textures and heights, and make notes about what you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. No new plants in the budget this summer?<\/strong> Maximize what you have. Prune your bushes and tidy up the spaces. Perhaps you can divide some of your perennials and help them produce more. Dig out unwanted weeds. (Bindweed<\/a> is my personal nemesis, and I’ve learned to live with the dandelions<\/a>.) Edge the garden paths. Sketch and plan your dream garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What money-saving strategies are you taking in your garden this summer? I always love hearing from you, so drop a comment below! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Save for Later<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you use Pinterest to save and share ideas, here’s a handy pin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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