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Flower PotsThe best gardener is the one who can save money and still produce a great crop from their garden. If you are an avid gardener and you need tips on saving money here are a few to help get you started.

• Save your seeds: Save the seeds from your best producing vegetables and even flowers and replant them in the following season.

• Recycle from your house: Milk jugs and coffee cans can be used for so much in a garden. Cut off the top and the bottom of the coffee can and place around tender plants and cut the top off a milk jug and use as a scoop for dirt or grass seed. The possibilities are endless.

• Make your own pest spray in your kitchen: Add garlic to water, boil it and let cool. Allow to sit overnight and strain. Fill a spryer and add a few drops of dish soap, shake and spray. This remedy is great for almost any bug on your plants.

• Use what you have as a pot: If you have a large amount of coffee cans, drill holes in the bottom, paint them and plant your plants in them. Or purchase an attract pot at a tag sale and drill it with holes and use it as a planter.

You can cut corners and save a lot of money in so many ways with your gardening. With a bit of forethought you can turn almost anything into a planter and cutting corners doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice a good harvest when that time comes.


Posted in Gardening Tips, Money-Saving Tips on January 21st, 2009

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  1. Earthly Garden » Blog Archive » Money-Saving Gardening Tips | Your Trax Says:
    January 21st, 2009 at 2:04 am

    [...] You can cut corners and save a lot of money in so many ways with your gardening . See more here: Earthly Garden » Blog Archive » Money-Saving Gardening Tips [...]

  2. Brad@Container Gardening Says:
    January 21st, 2009 at 7:45 pm

    Interesting tips and I know I can use them in my container gardening.

    Thanks

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