Budget101 Gardening and landscaping ideas -affordable frugal landscaping ideas that include pest control, companion planting, lasagna gardening, square foot gardening, as well as container gardening on a budget
Tipsy pot gardening is a type of vertical gardening that involves stacking pots of different …
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a tender, annual herb in the mint family. It is a …
Moles can wreak havoc on an otherwise gorgeous lawn. Here’s our favorite tried and true …
Have you seen those cute little tomato planters that hang upside down- the ones with …
Sometimes in our weekly grocery menu folks will ask why they almost never see onions …
Hummingbirds are beautiful, fascinating creatures that are a joy to watch. There are so many …
Are you looking for a way to save on your water bill? Do you want …
Mangoes are a wonderfully simple plant to grow and very easy to get a seed. …
It seems like years that I yearned for a greenhouse, dreaming of the day when …
So, you’re the new owner of a beautiful Christmas cactus… and you’d like to keep …
Growing your own herbs is easy and fun. Fresh herbs bring flavor to meals, emit …
Although winter is in full swing, you can still enjoy garden-fresh herbs. You can grow …
Nearly everyone is familiar with the old adage, leaves of 3- let it be; but …
Learn how to make your own simple biodegradable seedling starter pots that can be planted directly in the garden. Start you plants indoors and transfer seedlings effortlessly without disturbing the tender young roots.
Plant markers are an effective method for remembering what you’ve already planted and where, preventing accidental duplicate plantings or, if the seeds fail to sprout, knowing what you need to “replant” in order to harvest a decent crop. Here are some simple DIY plant markers that are waterproof and reusable year after year.
How to Make Compost for Amazing Vegetables & Flowers Adding compost to your garden soil …
Learn how to make your own glass self watering planter by repurposing a wine, liquor, …
Roses are absolutely gorgeous and make a lovely addition to any garden, but figuring out how to make the flourish with so many items available on the market can cause a big headache as well as a slam to the budget. Here is my secret dirt cheap rose bush fertilizer for perfect blooms year after year . . .
Roses can be cultivated quickly with plain potatoes using this method, but don’t skip the …
This no-till planting method is actually an ancient technique that is has been used for …
Did you realize that the majority of sugar sold in the USA is not from …
Self Watering Grow Buckets are exactly that, maintenance free, weed free, self watering, and soil-less. …
There is nothing more beautiful than having a vibrant, lively garden; that’s what most homeowners …
Cats and Dogs can wreak havoc on a garden or landscaping by digging and/or defecating …
Who says you have to spend a big load of cash on overly priced chemical …
Organic natural pest control for the garden doesn’t have to be expensive! Here’s how we …
Organic produce at the grocery store might be pricey, but organic gardening can save you …
Did you know that you can grow your own antibacterial bandages? It’s true. There is …
Each year we’re blessed with gorgeous gardens that produce colorful blooms in staggering abundance. We’re …
We love to watch the birds flock to our house every year, some return year …
When planning a garden, the first thing you must decide is your budget. For those …
Whether we are decking the halls with boughs of holly or celebrating the arrival of …
