;Resize=(1200,627)&hash=a2a318256097395d2c63b3dc48ed97ee297acdf5f11f3da95dcf11e1adba768c "“5 Tips for Hobby Gardeners to Save Money in Their Garden”")
Attention hobby gardeners: You can save a lot of money when working in your own garden. In the video we show you some tips to save money.
1. Together: Plants can be propagated best and cheapest with seeds, especially in the vegetable patch, because they are significantly cheaper than plants that have already been grown. When buying, make sure that it is pure seed and not a hybrid. Some plants, such as tomatoes or squash, also leave enough seeds for the next generation.
2. Hedges and Shrubs: Some shrubs and hedges can be propagated wonderfully – without having to drive to the nearest garden center. Hedges and fruit trees such as blackberry or currant bushes are grown from sticks. It is enough to cut off a branch that is not too old and has no leaves and stick it in the ground.
3. Mulch layer: Mulch can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Depending on the type of leaf, you can use fallen leaves to mulch beds in autumn. The loose layer of foliage on the bed protects plants from the cold and serves as a natural fertilizer.
4. Water: You can also save money on water consumption in the garden. Use rainwater to water your plants instead of tap water. For example, catch the rainwater in a rain barrel.
5. Fertilizer: It does not have to be the expensive fertilizer from the specialist trade. Healthy plant residues from the garden and green leftovers from the kitchen make an ideal fertilizer for your garden.
