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My Financial Journey » How to go about frugal landscaping - Part II — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 13:04:04 +0000

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By: y0mbo

y0mbo — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:36:58 +0000

If you buy perennials, you may also be able to split them the following year… the original bulbs will spout additional ones which can be split off and replanted. This will take several more years to fully flush out the yard, but it will save you a lot of money over paying the greenhouse. They make a lot of money by doing this very thing.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:02:38 +0000

Actually, drought-resistant plants are only good in places that have droughts.

Here are some more hints:

Look into native plants–these have evolved for your soil and weather, so they are easier to keep alive. Plus you can attract more wildlife. Note: double-check which wildlife you are attracting.

Also, be sure to plant perennials at the right time. If your area has cold winters, plant in spring so your plants have the whole summer to dig in before they have to face the winter. However, if your area has mild winters and blazing hot summers, fall is the right time to plant.

Once you buy a plant, plant it as soon as possible. It can live much more easily in the ground than in a pot. Then water it regularly throughout the first year, even if it is drought-resistant. Once it is established, it will be easier to take care of.

Finally, ask your neighbors about plants they have that you admire. Gardeners are usually happy to share information about how to find and care for plants. They may even be able to give you cuttings or seeds that you can plant in your own yard.

By: Mission Debt Freedom

Mission Debt Freedom — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:14:46 +0000

Good ideas, all. I worked for a landscaping contractor during the summers between my years at college and I can tell you that 90% of all landscaping jobs can be performed by the average homeowner. The big boys mark up their fertilizers/pesticides, etc. considerably and you can apply them all yourself. Planting you can do yourself.

You can even rent a “Ditch Witch” and lay down PVC to run an irrigation system yourself (though this is an advanced project, and you may have to consult someone to plan out the tie-in to the main water line, and someone with an electrical background to wire in the control panel).