The Frugal Gardener: How to Have More Garden for Less Money Review

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(More customer reviews)The Frugal Gardener is a great book of gardening strategy for those of us who want to (or have to) stay within a small budget. As it turns out, the frugal way is also the organic way, generally.
TFG is organized to guide you through long-range strategies that will save you money in both short-term and long-term investments. An early chapter deals with the bare bones tools that you will need to start with; how to spot quality that will last, how to maintain them, and different uses for each. Next we learn how to plan a garden based on regional climates, making heavy use of naturalizing perennials and native plants that need less maintenance, watering and/or care (and so fewer products to buy). If you like the quick gratification of annuals, there are quite a few tips here that will help you maximize their impact in your garden. A great emphasis is placed on soil health, how to get it and how to increase it, thus saving more money that would have had to be wasted on expensive fertilizers and replacement plants. Then there are the recipes for homemade bug sprays and remedies that can be concocted from common household items.
TFG explained gardening organically in a way that made it easy and sensible even for me when I was first trying to make compost and wean away from chemical sprays. There is a lot that can be done to fortify and protect your plants and trees that will benefit them and the environment, and surprise! It's cheaper than chemical solutions. My garden has been thriving ever since.
Frugal gardeners, don't be afraid to spend the money on this book! Even if you only use a few of the many tips packed within this book, you will more than make up the cost of buying it in the long run.
-Andrea, aka Merribelle

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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 that 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.

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