5 Ways to Create a Beautiful Garden on a Small Budget

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We have moved around so much that it’s always so hard to really invest in the many gardens we see, however it can be inexpensive and easy to fix up any garden with my 5 Ways to Create a Beautiful Garden on a Small Budget. read on to find out how you can create a gorgeous garden to be proud of without it costing the earth…

 

5 Ways to Create a Beautiful Garden on a Small Budget

 

You may have seen our post about the RHS Flower Show on our Rebel Tribe blog recently; we had such a great time, and it kind of ending up inspiring me to write about the ways we can create beautiful spaces on small budgets. Read on for some of my top tips for saving whilst creating fabulous outdoor spaces…

 

5 Ways to Create a Beautiful Garden on a Small Budget #1 Artificial Grass

Artificial grass is a good choice because it requires very little maintenance compared to a real lawn. You can get amazing deals, and you don’t need much to have a lovely space to picnic on during the summer months. There’d be no more mowing, weeding or watering, you’d simply get to enjoy your garden without all the backbreaking work!

 

5 Ways to Create a Beautiful Garden on a Small Budget #2 Recycling

Recycling old pots or turning wellies into planters; there’s so much you can do to re-use and recycle items for your garden. I love to also save on water, so any spare water (from bottles after a day out or water collected in the garden) can be used to water plants. You could also invest in a water butt to save too! Recycling can even include using old mugs for decorative pots or…

 

5 Ways to Create a Beautiful Garden on a Small Budget #3 Pallets

Use pallets to create pots, veg patches or vertical gardens. GEt your hammer and nails out and get creative with wood! Pallets can be picked up on free sites or Facebook, or you could ask your local shop if they have any spare. They look amazing, especially once they’re painted and decorated to match your other outdoor decor.

 

5 Ways to Create a Beautiful Garden on a Small Budget #4 Upcycle

Check out freebie sites for old garden furniture and get creative. Using outdoor paints you can create and upcycle gorgeous outdoor furniture, you just need to get on and do it! This can be a great one for the family to work together on…

 

5 Ways to Create a Beautiful Garden on a Small Budget #5 Go wild!

Buy wild flower seeds (they’re always on offer at local supermarkets) and grow your own veg; this will save you money in the long run! Wild flowers and vegetable patches can look absolutely beautiful in any garden setting, so don’t hold back on those seeds!

 

I hope you’ve found some useful tips within this post, 5 Ways to Create a Beautiful Garden on a Small Budget. There really are so many ways you can create beautiful settings without breaking the bank! Do you have any money saving tips for gardening? If so, pop them in the comments below…