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Live Stakes for Landscaping as Inexpensive Plants

January 23, 2019 By Jim 11 Comments

Live Stakes for Landscaping Yellowtwig Dogwood

Unless you are in the field of ecological restoration you are probably unfamiliar with the term, live stakes. But perhaps you are like me, and appreciate a good deal. Whether it is a pair of khakis for 50% off the last marked clearance price or a $5 Monday night burger deal at a local restaurant. I love saving money.  This frugality (my term, my wife and kids term would be cheapskate) also extends to my yard. While when it comes to landscaping tools or plants for clients, quality is the name … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conserves Money & Resources, Gardening Tagged With: ecological restoration, nativeplants, saving money, shrubs

Planting cheaper perennials

March 22, 2014 By Jim 4 Comments

Purple Coneflower in bloom

When you have a large area you want to fill with drifts of perennials you can soon realize your vision exceeds your pocketbook. Lets look at the ways of buying perennials and saving a few bucks along the way. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conserves Money & Resources, Gardening, Perennials and bulbs Tagged With: milkweed, Monarch, perennials, saving money, seeds

Save Money Buying Trees and Shrubs: Eight Tips

March 24, 2013 By Jim 5 Comments

Yes, I admit it.  I have a problem.  I have being struggling with plant collector’s syndrome for over a decade now.  The only thing that has kept my yard from being a complete jungle is the fact that the other syndrome I have been struggling with is tightwaditis.  My support group has required me to write this post on how to save money buying trees and shrubs as part of my recovery process. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conserves Money & Resources, Plant recommendations Tagged With: bare root, budget, saving money, shrubs, trees

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