A summer garden is an excellent way to save money on your grocery bill and enjoy the benefits of fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs from spring to autumn. It only takes a small investment and a little hard work to create a garden you can be proud of. If growing your own food is not your goal, a beautiful flower garden can transform any landscape into a summer beauty. The temperatures are starting to rise, so it's time to find a spot that's sunny most of the day and be ready to get your hands dirty.
Supplies to Get You Started
This time of year, it's easy to find great deals on gardening supplies through web-based coupon sites (like the one you're on!) Local hardware stores and garden shops are also offering special sales to draw people in for gardening prep before the big rush happens in April. Take advantage of these early-bird sales to stock up on soil, mulch, planters, tools, and all the other supplies you'll need throughout the season. Don't forget the sprinklers and weed killers while you're getting your gardening gear together. Shopping early in the season will ensure that you're ready for each phase of planting and harvesting without having to make annoying - and expensive - trips to the store later.
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Money Saving Tips
I read somewhere that someone's New Years resolution was to
"get rid of something they don't need every day." That sure beats the "I want
to lose 8747 pounds," or "I want to win American Idol," that I normally see on
blogs this time of year. I like setting myself up for failure by placing
unrealistic expectations on myself as much as the next guy, so I decided that I
was gonna do it. No, not win American Idol (I'm too old), but try to get rid of
one thing every day for a whole year.
Why would I agree (in my head) to do such a ridiculous
thing?
By BeckyHarks
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Loose Change
This week I did something a little different: I shot a video. I had noticed a wasps nest on the eaves above my garage door recently, and it was making me afraid to open the door for fear of being stung. So being cheap and a little bit stubborn, I got myself a can of wasp and hornet spray at the local hardware store and went to work. I figured if the worst happens and they attack me at least I could become a viral internet sensation.
By brwood
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Money Saving Tips
Frugal people sometimes miss the importance of the splurge. When you can buy three days worth of groceries for $5, a latte just seems like a poor investment. But if that latte becomes important enough, a frugal person will find somewhere else to squeeze out that $5.
By AFrugalChickDealPro
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DealPro Tips
So, a few weeks ago I spent an entire three-day weekend in the
crawl space under my house. This week is the last of the posts concerning things I did while under there. I promise. But like I said in that first post: the crawlspace is so horrible, if you have to go in best to do as many things as possible--like surgery.
It has always bothered me that it took about a minute to get good hot water out of my kitchen sink.
Upgrading to a water conserving aerator last year just made things worse, now it was over a minute (
because less water was flowing). My second bathroom and new washing machine were even further from the hot water heater, so they have to wait even longer for the hot water--but I'll just use the kitchen sink for this experiment.
By brwood
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Money Saving Tips
Composting is great for helping your plants grow, preventing certain plant diseases and deterring some pests in your garden. Composting also helps prevent food scraps and yard waste from heading to the landfill, and saves you money on gardening products you would otherwise buy at the store.
You can compost inside on your countertop or outside, but if you are just starting out, I suggest trying a kitchen compost to see how you like it.
Here are four simple steps to get started:
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