Ideas for Low-Cost Gardening

Add green to your landscape and your budget with our best money-saving tips.

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How to Grow Trash Bag Potatoes

This popular method is easy and a great way to get the kids involved.

Fun and Foolproof Growing

Using Herbs In Your Landscape

Herbs aren't just for the windowsill anymore. See how basil, chives, and thyme are utilized.

Double-Duty Plants

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1. PVC Planter

Build a hip elevated planter from PVC pipe! It's a great way to bring your plants up to eye level and give your garden more dimension, ...
2. Fruiting Vegetables: Tomatoes

The gardening experts at DIY Network provide information about fruiting vegetables, particularly tomatoes.
3. Mosaic Garden Stepping Stone

DIY experts show how to make a mosaic stepping stone to add a creative touch to the garden.
4. Shovel Tips

From light work to heavy-duty projects, DIY Network makes it easy to choose the right shovel for any job.
5. 18 Delicious Vegetables

The gardening experts at DIY Network provide information about fruiting vegetables, asparagus, celery and artichokes.
6. How to Grow Radicchio

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Radicchio is a gourmet green prized for its peppery bite. Plant a crop in early spring for an early summer treat.

Time:
Several Months

Cost:
$1 - $50

Difficulty:
Easy
7. Mosaic Garden Ball

Mosaic art can spruce up any garden. Learn how to transform a bowling ball into a beautiful mosaic garden ball, from DIY Network.
8. How to Grow Arugula

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Arugula is a leafy green vegetable that is prized for its strong, peppery flavor. Like most lettuces, it is very easy to grow.

Time:
Several Weekends

Cost:
$1 - $50

Difficulty:
Easy
9. Mulch Vacuum

DIY Network shares information about a tool that turns leaves into mulch. This mulch vacuum is a must-have for the eco-friendly gardene...
10. How to Plant Summer Squash

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Summer squash are easy to grow and they provide a whole summer's worth of delicious specimens.

Time:
Several Months

Cost:
$1 - $50

Difficulty:
Easy
11. Simple Soil Tests

DIY Network experts show how a few simple tests can determine what you need to do to help your soil and improve your gardening results.
12. Tips on Installing a Sprinkler System

DIY Network experts offer tips on how to easily install an irrigation system.
13. How to Grow a Decorative Climbing Display

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Few flower and vegetable combinations could be more eye-catching than this mix of exotic purple blooms and orange squashes.

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14. How to Grow Watercress

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As the name suggests, watercress is a water-loving plant. Give it the proper site and you’ll enjoy this peppery perennial green f...

Time:
Several Weekends

Cost:
$1 - $50

Difficulty:
Easy to Moderate
15. How to Grow Pepper Plants

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Green, red or yellow, peppers make a wonderful addition to any backyard vegetable garden.

Time:
Several Months

Cost:
$1 - $50

Difficulty:
Easy