Hello World! Welcome Friends! A beautiful and well-landscaped yard doesn’t have to cost large sums of money. In fact, homeowners on a budget have a number of options available that are easy on the eyes and wallets. Discover the following six money-saving landscaping ideas and get inspired.
Harvest Your Own Zucchini
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Grilled zucchini, fresh zucchini noodles, and baked zucchini bread are a few of the many treats you’ll be able to easily create after planting a high-producing zucchini patch in your yard. Although they will require a designated space to grow, you’ll have a bounty that can be shared with your neighbors all summer long — no trips to the grocery store required. Yellow summer squash and winter squash are also great options.
Grow Your Own Herbs
Even the tiniest packages of fresh herbs at your grocery store can be surprisingly expensive. Luckily, you can simply, and in a low-maintenance way, plant and grow your own herbs, and it won’t cost you more than the expense of a seed packet, some soil, and a minimal amount of water. Some of the most popular herbs to grow at home include parsley, basil, and chives.
Install Artificial Grass
Encouraging real grass to grow in your yard can be a major water and weekend waster. Why spend all the time and money when you can get nearly ideal looking grass that is simple to install and maintain? Today’s options for artificial grass are more realistic looking than previous types of artificial grass. Best of all, you’ll never have to mow your lawn again.
Landscape With Native Plants
Exotic flowers are beautiful, but they can be quite costly to maintain. These plant species may not adapt well to your local climate and may require a great deal of effort to thrive. On the other hand, plants that are native to your climate will need a low level of care and maintenance to keep them thriving, and they can help provide you with long-lasting energy-saving solutions.
Choose Perennials Over Annuals
If fresh flowers are a must for your yard, go with sturdy perennials that don’t require as much upkeep or water as other options. A few popular choices are lavender, salvia, and yarrow, but you’ll find many other options available if none of those varieties strike your fancy. Opt for perennials in colors that you like that will thrive in your home’s microclimate.
Position Trees Strategically
You can lower your energy bills in a natural way by choosing where and what type of trees and shrubs to plant throughout your yard. Strategically placed trees will not only provide your home with shade, but they can also shield it from wind. You could save up to 25 percent on your heating and cooling bills with well-placed natural solutions.
Making plans to landscape your yard can be intimidating at first, but you can find a number of great available options to make your landscape stunning while saving money, energy, and time. Imagine what you can do when you have a landscape you can enjoy.
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