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The Frugal Gardener: How to Have More Garden for Less Money
The Frugal Gardener How to Have More Garden for Less Money Author:Catriona Tudor Erler Let gardener, author and lecturer Catriona Tudor Erler show you how to get your best garden ever-without spending a fortune! Catriona shares her tops for paring down expenses and shaving costs on just about anything you need to garden-from necessities like soil amendments and quality tools to prized perennials and beautiful garden structures tha... more »t will make you the envy of your neighborhood. Armed with the advice of this expert bargain hunter, you'll learn how. * Save money on plants by knowing how to save your own seed, propagate new plants from cuttings, spot nurseries' "hidden treasures," organize plant swaps with neighbors and gardening friends, and more.
* Make your plant selections pay off by choosing the best plants for your garden site.
* Add all the right amendments to turn ordinary soil into great garden soil that produces healthy, thriving plants-for free (or almost free).
* Add fences, benches, arbors, trellises, and other garden structures for half the price of retail, with a little ingenuity and elbow grease. "Frugal Gardener Workshop" boxes give complete step-by-step directions for making attractive and functional garden features.
* Control garden pests and diseases safely and effectively so you don't have to waste money throwing away damaged plants.
* Get the most for your money when it comes to tools-buy only what you need, know where to find the best bargains, and spot top-quality tools.« less