I concentrate on calendar mileposts to help me beat the winter blues. So I see Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day as 3 stepping stones along the path to spring. We've already left 2 of them in the dust; and St. Patrick's Day 2011 looms on the horizon, less than three weeks away. For those of you who have started your drinking early and wonder, "When is St. Patrick's Day 2011," be advised that the holiday of four-leaf clovers always falls on March 17. Unlike the Easter Rabbit, Mr. Leprechaun is consistent.
Some people think about how much green they can work into their wardrobe for Saint Patrick's Day. I think about saving money -- the "green stuff" in my wallet. I'm a confirmed cheapskate, what can I say?
Saving money in your landscaping doesn't mean settling for a shabby yard. In this article on budget landscaping, I provide tips on saving money while still creating an attractive landscape. Planning ahead, researching before buying, and developing an eye for the "cheap way out" are all good initial steps to take for for saving money while landscaping your yard.
Frugal gardener, Marie Iannotti discusses "ways to recycle otherwise worthless objects in the garden" and other ways to save money in this article on saving money gardening. But don't think this is just one of those articles on recycling and eking out a few extra bucks for spending money. Says About.com's Gardening Guide: "There are so many ways to save money, time and resources in the garden and before I make it sound like a purely noble pursuit, many of these found objects can give your garden that look of age and substance we all crave."
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For some people cost is the most important criteria in design -but don’t just think about cost today. What will it cost to maintain? How long will the landscape last? Will it require a major and costly renovation only a few years down the track if neglected?