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Money-Saving Tips for Landscaping on a Budget
Landscaping on a budget doesn't mean settling for a shabby yard. These free money-saving tips will allow you to create attractive landscaping, while still keeping to your budget.

Water Conservation With Lawn Irrigation Systems
Any resource of money-saving tips would be remiss not to mention water conservation. The frugal can save money on their water bills in the long run through irrigation systems, if they ensure the settings are at their most efficient. Some erroneously think irrigation systems are wasteful. But it depends on how you program them.

Money-Saving Tips for Fall -- Annual Flower Bargains
Many annual flowers put on a fine display of fall colors. But fall is not the time to buy them; nor is spring. Not if saving money is an issue. A money-saving tip is to buy them instead in summer, when nurseries are practically giving them away for free! Then nurse them back to health for your fall landscaping display. You'll enjoy a fantastic autumn display while saving money to boot.

Install a Simple Drip Irrigation System
Drip irrigation doesn't just save water — it also saves money and time. Learn how to install a simple drip irrigation system that will keep your plants watered even while you're away on vacation.

Earth-Friendly Yard Maintenance: Recycling Information
The benefits of this waste recycling information go beyond "saving the planet." In this article I focus on yard maintenance ideas that will also save money.

Hurricane Safety -- Money-Saving Tips for Before the Storm
A checklist of ten reminders for hurricane preparedness. Hurricane damage can be costly to your yards and homes. Reduce the costs of potential hurricane damage through these money-saving tips that emphasize prevention. Some of these money-saving tips are simple reminders; others involve more complex projects that need to be planned well in advance of stormy weather.

Deer-Resistant Plants - Natural Way to Prevent Lyme Disease
A simple, organic pest control method, planting deer-resistant plants saves you money, lest your garden become deer-food and you end up having to replace all those plants! And unlike installing deer fences to address the issue, this approach involves no additional cash-outlay.

Xeriscaping as a Lawn Alternative
North America is beginning to realize that drought may be with us to stay, calling into question the wisdom of having extensive lawns. While this is bad news for lawns, it is a clarion call to experiment with lawn alternatives which not only save water, but also save money.

Saving Money With Water Wells for Landscape Watering
The benefits of water wells for homeowners go beyond saving money on your water bill. During town bans on non-essential watering, having a water well as a backup can save your plants' lives, as well as saving money (i.e., the cost of replacing dead plants).

How to Build Inexpensive Water Features for Your Garden
Using cheap materials you can build low-maintenance, low-cost water features. This step-by-step tutorial is designed to help beginners build do-it-yourself artifical ponds and water fountains. The soothing gurgling of such water features is ideal for patio and backyard relaxation and for contemplative gardens.

Money-Saving Ideas: Irrigation Controllers
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