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Gardening in the Spring

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As the spring months quickly approach, many gardeners are gearing up for another beautiful season. Gardening has become not only an enjoyable pastime for many but also a source of fresh fruit and vegetables for households around the country. Growing one’s own vegetables and fruits amounts to numerous savings at the grocery store, but getting a garden started from scratch is not always a cheap task. There are many do-it-yourself (DIY) gardening tips that folks should be aware of that will not only save them money but also time.
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With the cost of pottery and flower beds ranging upwards to £10 or £20 a piece, starting one’s own garden can become expensive over time. There are some simple DIY ideas that can create just as beautiful of a pottery or plant holder with recycled items many have already.

One DIY idea is to use old watering cans as a plant holder. Instead of throwing it out, cut the sprout off of it and punch a few holes in the bottom with a sharp knife. Then lay the soil down inside the can. Using recycled, cleaned out canned goods is also another idea along with utilizing old wagons or other various items one may not use any-more.

These old recycled items can be spruced up by simply adding a coat of paint or other artsy finishes to it. When designing a garden, another DIY tip that can save money is to use bricks to enhance the design. Bricks are fairly inexpensive and can last forever. They can be laid in whatever design one sees fit and can also be easily stacked to give the garden more appeal.

Starting a garden for many is usually not the hard part. Getting a garden to grow is the part that takes a lot of attention and care. One interesting tip many may be unaware of when trying to grow vegetables is that they love vegetable water. Don’t worry, vegetable water is not some expensive, fancy water one will need to buy at Lower’s to make their garden grow. It is simply the water used to steam vegetables.

Instead of discarding the water down the drain, put it on the growing vegetables outside. It has been proven to help them grow. Gardening is a great hobby for many! For beginnings, it may seem a bit scary and expensive but with a few DIY tips gardening can be both inexpensive and exciting. Not to mention, nothing compares to having fresh produce on hand!