Are you looking to spruce up your backyard?
Maybe your grassy is looking a little patchy, and the plants in your garden aren’t standing as tall as they could be. It doesn’t seem to matter how much sun and water they get. They just won’t grow for you.
Does this mean you’re going to have to call in a landscape artist to completely redesign your backyard? This can set you back hundreds of dollars.
Thankfully, there’s a better way. With these tricks, you can revamp your yard quickly, easily, and more importantly, on the cheap. Here’s everything you need to know to get your backyard ready for those summertime socials.
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The Grass is Greener on Your Side
You don’t have to wait for your grass to return to its former glory. If it’s looking a little dry or isn’t growing in the areas that it should, then you can give it a helping hand. Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed and Kellogg Topper Soil is the perfect combination to help rebuild your lawn. You can plant these yourself, follow the simple instructions, and sit back and watch your grass grow.
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The Power of Social Media
If you need some new trees or plants for your backyard, the best place to start is on social media. Place an ad or write a post for your network to see if anyone is getting rid of some of these items in their backyard. You should also check in on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist’s free sections to see if there any locals giving them away.
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Second-Hand Plants
Did you know that a lot of landscape companies are paid to remove trees and plants for their clients? Often many of these items get thrown away or used as compost. However, it’s worth checking in with these businesses to see if they will give them to you or sell them at a reduced price. The cost will be much cheaper than buying them from your local gardening center.
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A Little Off the Top
It’s possible to use your existing healthy plants to create new shrubs for your backyard. The Garden Safe TakeRoot Rooting Hormone allows you to snip off a small part of your plant and use it to grow a new one. A quick dip in this solution, and you’ll have a garden full of your favorite plants in no time.
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Hire a Designer
While you might have a green thumb, maybe you don’t have a designer’s eye. This is completely fine. You can head over to Fiverr and hire someone with a creative flair to research the latest trends online and in magazines. They can then design a brand new backyard for you. All you need to do is the planting.
Better Than New
Revamping your yard doesn’t require you to empty your life savings. With these tips and tricks, you can have your lawn, plants, and trees looking better than ever.
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