Plenty of people are getting back out in their gardens and hoping to give them a refresh before the weather picks up, but this can become a costly task very quickly if you’re not careful. It’s really easy to spend a lot of money on your garden, but the truth is a lot of things can be an easy DIY task. As a general rule of thumb anything that is going to benefit the overall health of your garden is worth spending on. This includes things like quality compost and garden tools.
It’s not worth compromising on these things as they’ll determine how healthy your plants are and how well they grow. When it comes to plants it’s worth splurging on structural and statement plants like shrubs, trees, and perennials. These are often the backbone of a beautiful garden, they look great and add year round interest, shape and texture that small plants alone can’t provide. Investing in good-quality structural plants will mean they will grow and establish well, so you don’t have to worry about replacing them. With smaller plants, bare roots are always a great option for those looking to save. Since they come without soil or pots they’re cheaper to buy and they’re likely to outperform potted plants in the long run. A lot of gardeners are scared of bare roots, but once you get the hang of them, they’re super easy to plant.
Where to splurge and save:
Splurge – Tools
Quality tools that are properly taken care of can last for years. They are more comfortable to use and well-made, which also ensures cleaner cuts on plants, less strain on your hands and body and more efficient gardening overall.
Splurge – Structural and statement plants
Things like shrubs, trees and perennials are the backbone of a beautiful garden. Investing in these will give your space structure and year round interest. As they establish well and continue to grow you’ll save money in the long run.
Splurge – Soil and compost
Healthy soil is the foundation of a great garden as it helps provide nutrients and improves growth and drainage. Purchasing cheaper soil can weaken your plants and cause you problems down the line.
Save – Avoid expensive garden centres
You may be able to save some money on certain plants by shopping online or purchasing bare roots. These come without soil and pots and they are cheaper to buy. They also outperform potted plants in the long run as they grow fast and establish strong root systems.
Save – Garden decor
Garden decor can be pricey, but many things can be made at home as a DIY project. If you do want to buy garden decor, try to increase your collection over time rather than buying everything all at once.
Save – Mulch
Rather than purchasing mulch, make your own using a mixture of materials such as grass clippings, fallen leaves, straw and wood chippings.
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