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Thrifty Garden Finds

I ‘ve been really lucky with thrifting lately and wanted to show you a few things that I’ve gotten that have to do with the garden. There are several ways to save money on gardening and one of them is...

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Where To Find Frugal Gardening Supplies

Gardening season is just around the corner, so it is time to start thinking about gathering those garden supplies. If you need new garden supplies this year, or just want to refresh the stash you have,...

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7 Ways To Mulch For Cheap Or Free

Do you need to apply a layer or two of mulch to your garden or landscaping? Mulch can help keep your plants warm and act as a barrier against weeds, so mulching is important when it comes to yard and...

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5 Homemade Bug Spray Recipes for Your Garden

If you’re a gardener, you’ve probably once looked at a bottle of insecticide and been amazed at the list of weird chemicals on the back! You probably don’t want to be anywhere near half of those...

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7 Tricks For Fighting Garden Pests

There’s nothing worse than starting a beautiful vegetable garden, only to have pests come in and eat it all up! Luckily, if you know a few key tips and tricks, you can keep your tasty veggies safe from...

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How to Divide & Transplant Hostas in Your Yard

Do you have some areas in your landscape that need filling in? If so, hostas can be perfect for getting the job done. Separating old and large hosta plants is the perfect way to get free plants for...

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Is Growing Your Own Backyard Garden Worth It?

A backyard garden used to be the staple of any frugal household, but over the years people have started to look at gardening as more of an expense than a necessity. The truth is, backyard gardening is...

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Old-Fashioned Flowers Your Grandma Used to Grow in Her Garden

I’m a big fan of anything old-fashioned. I love old homemaking tips, old recipes, and more. But I especially love old gardens! My grandma had a wonderful cottage garden, full of gorgeous flowers. My...

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Frugal Vegetables Your Grandma Used to Grow in Her Garden

While my grandmother mainly focused on flowers in her garden, she also had a small vegetable garden off to the side that produced a good amount of veggies. In it she grew vegetables that were family...

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6 Ways to Use Pine Cones in Your Garden

If you live in an area with pine trees, you probably have an abundance of pine cones at your fingertips. At first thought you might be annoyed by this, but the truth is pine cones can actually be quite...

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7 Tips for Keeping Chipmunks Out of Your Bulbs

How to Keep Chipmunks Out of Your Garden. Planting spring or fall bulbs can be a frustrating experience. You spend all this money on bulbs, and the next thing you know a chipmunk has dug them up and is...

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10 Free Printable Garden Planners

The Best Free Garden Planner Printables. Whether you consider yourself an old pro in the gardening department or you are just starting to get your feet wet, planning a garden can be tricky. Sometimes...

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10 Practical Tips for the Frugal Gardener

10 Ways to Save Money in the Garden. Planting your own garden is a great way to save money on groceries and make your food supply more self-reliant. But it does cost at least a little money to set up a...

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12 Easy DIY Garden Planters

12 Beautiful DIY Planters for Your Garden. Spring is upon us, and it gets me in the mood to spend a lot more time outdoors. There is nothing more relaxing than a glass of iced tea and listening to the...

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10 Best Homemade Plant Fertilizers

10 Easy DIY Garden Fertilizer Recipes. If you are an avid gardener or are just beginning, you’ll realize there is always more you can be doing to help your garden. Adding fertilizer to your plants...

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20 Handy Free Printable Garden Journals

Helpful Free Garden Journal Printables. Are you a gardener who likes to keep track of your progress? If so, you’ll love keeping a garden journal! Garden journals make it much easier to keep track of...

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15 Creative DIY Garden Containers

Beautiful DIY Containers for Your Garden. Most of you know that I like a bit of whimsy in my garden! I think a really cute way to add some fun is by using unusual containers. All kinds of things that...

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