Now is the time of year when everybody is taking care of their garden. You buy new gnomes, bigger than the old ones, paint the fence in illuminating white. You'd do just anything to make it the envy of your neighbours and you've probably spent a fortune doing it. Well, this article will show you how to do it in a thrifty way, saving a lot of money for other good ideas you have. Getting your garden into shape will never cost you a fortune any more!



1. Remove everything "brown"! - The winter has definitely left a lot of signs of its presence like dead leaves, moss and mud all around the place. This is the first thing you should do on your way of creating the best looking garden in the neighbourhood. When you have completely removed everything "brown" from your garden, you could proceed with my next advice.

 

2. Artificial grass - It's a good idea to cover some disgusting parts of your garden with artificial grass. It's going to look much more sophisticated than just plain concrete. It is not expensive at all. Moreover, it's time-saving and you could put it by yourself.

 

3. Grow your own plants - It gives a great pleasure to actually observe the growth of a plant. It's amazing how a little seed transforms into a big rose flower for instance. The only thing you need is lots of water and time. Furthermore, this is the cheapest way of having every single plant you want, if you are not in a hurry.

4. Evergreen shrubs - You just need them in your garden, if you want it to be special and notable. Shrubs are an important part of the structure in any garden. They create its outlines in a very aesthetic way.

 

5. Lightning - I would recommend you to use outside solar lights lamps. First of all, they are cheap and eco-friendly. Besides, they look just wonderful at night with their dim light. You could find solar lamps in different range of colours and pick your favourite one. Mine is green.

 



6. Make your own compost - To keep the soil healthy, you definitely need compost, which is normally very expensive. That's why it's a very good idea to start doing it by yourself. You just have to keep garden and food waste in a composter and have a little patience. Instead of paying money to professional cleaning company like Putney Cleaners, you can find better uses for your trash and save some money.

 

Didn't I tell you before that getting your garden into shape doesn't have to cost a lot of money?! Sometimes everything you need is an interesting idea and the will to fulfil it!