For those lucky enough to have a garden the all-time summer question is to buy or not to buy, machinery, tools and plants, that is. Many choose not to and will instead spend a small fortune hiring gardeners, landscapers and designers to ensure that the grass is cut, there is color in the borders and the exterior of your home is neat and tidy as well as usable and suitable for your family needs. It’s useful to have a set of garden tools and machinery and if you buy right these can last a lifetime.
These can be awfully expensive purchases and as such it’s important to know what your garden needs and where to get it. As gardening in the US reaches and all time high here are a few tips to save you some money.
Make a garden plan
Decide what you want the garden space for: If it’s for flowers or vegetables and whether you need a mower or want a wildflower meadow. Based on the design and plan for your garden you will be able to decide on the exact hand tools, machinery, planters and plants. Buy these according to the plan and they are likely to fit and fill the space as per plan.
Budget based on the plan
Draw up a cogent budget based on the detailed plan that you have. Cost and source everything from the hand tools to the ride on mower if it’s required. Then only buy what you need when you need it. The hand tools are a must from the get-go, but you may be able to put off all the planters and some plants until you’ve done the basics. The reason it’s suggested to plan and then budget is so that you start off with the ideal and then you can split this into manageable, affordable purchases and garden improvements as you go. Do not let the budget restrict the creative planning for your garden.
Look out for specials
Use coupons and discount stickers like the Tractor Supply Coupons that will allow you to access some of the best tools and machinery on the market at a reduced rate. Making a saving like this will allow you to use the money later.
Only buy what is on the list
It’s easy to end up with more than you need whether yours shopping online or there in person the garden and home center can be a money pit. And then you have a shed and garage full of planters, tools and machinery that is not used and probably won’t ever be. The most common item that fits this bill is the deadly chainsaw, every budding gardener needs one and yet it is the most underused tool in US sheds.
Making your garden look great so it can be regarded as an additional room in your home is a wonderful way to spend your time and ensure that your home increases in value. The sense of satisfaction that growing and maintaining a garden can bring is extraordinary. However, many embark on this relaxing pastime with an initial overspend that can sour even the sweetest of home-grown produce. Use the tips herein to ensure that you save a little money on your home and garden DIY and maintenance.