Are you looking to upgrade your landscape, but strapped for cash? Improving your garden is a great way to make your house feel more like a home—increasing the value of your property along the way. From better planning and budgeting, right through to how you purchase your supplies, there are a number of small, money-saving habits you can adopt before jumping into your next gardening assignment! Before you throw your hard-earned cash down the drain, read on for some great budget-friendly gardening tips.
Plan ahead and budget
When it comes to any landscaping project, need two things: a plan of action and a strict budget. If you don’t know what you want and how much you’re willing to spend, you’ll end up leaving Bunnings with an expensive load of useless materials. Sourcing help from a landscaping designer, as well as getting quotes from landscape supplies and construction companies are crucial.
Work in phases
Working in phases is a must if you don’t want to run out of money with the job half complete. Finish each individual section first—i.e. pergola, paving, gardens, or turfing etc.—then re-evaluate your finances and establish whether you’re financially ready enough to start work on the next phase.
DIY, if you can…
It’s obvious, isn’t it? The more you do yourself, the less money you spend on hiring professionals! If you’re confident with jobs like paving, planting, mulching and even turfing, then go for it. However, if you’re unsure about anything, it’s more cost-effective to seek the help of a landscaping professional who can help you achieve the perfect end results.
Cheaper not always better
Don’t always use the cheapest option for landscaping supplies or services, as this could result in a poor finish and cost more in the long run. Low-grade soils might be cheaper, but won’t provide all the nutrients your plants need to survive and replacing plants can be quite expensive. Also, poorly constructed hardscapes won’t last as long, and may need replacing quicker. Use tradies you can trust!
Buy in bulk
Just like buying in bulk works at the shopping centre, the same goes for landscaping supplies. This doesn’t mean purchasing 100 rose bushes, if you’re only going to use 10. Buy all the materials you’re going to use in large quantities like mulch, soil and turf at once, and ask for a discounted rate.
