Who says landscaping is a luxury? With the help of these budget landscaping tips, you might just get the garden of your dreams at a fraction of the cost!
Topnotch landscaping is on many Australian families’ wishlists. However, the costs involved in this project keeps a lot of them from achieving it. But who says landscaping has to be a luxury? With the help of these budget landscaping tips, you might just get the garden of your dreams at a fraction of the cost!
1. Start small.
When you envision your landscaping, you probably think of fully grown trees and lush foliage. But in reality, getting fully grown plants for your landscaping project isn’t the most cost-effective solution.
To get the garden of your dreams, you have to invest a lot of your own sweat. Get some seedlings from your local nursery and take the time to grow them yourself. It might require some patience, but you’ll end up appreciating your landscape even further knowing that you grew all those plants yourself!
2. Reuse and repurpose.
Why throw away used bricks and old timber? These weathered down elements can be reused and repurposed to serve as garden furniture, walkways, planters, or garden bed edging. Use your creativity! Think up various ways to incorporate them in your landscaping. An old log can be a great accent for your landscaping. Twigs can be tied up to form a rustic makeshift trellis. The possibilities are endless.
3. Do your research.
It’s quite natural to want only the best materials and plants for your landscaping, but it’s not always the most practical choice. Maybe you want natural travertine pavers for your garden, but it doesn’t fit your budget. Do you go for cheaper stones or concrete pavers instead? What about the plant and tree species you want for your garden? Having a list of your ultimate must-haves and alternatives for plants and other landscaping materials can really help you create a reasonably priced landscape that still looks stunning.
4. Get down and dirty.
While professional landscapers can always deliver the results that you want, don’t be afraid to do some of the dirty work yourself. Maybe you can hire a landscape artist to help you plan the layout for your garden, but when it comes to the actual planting or laying down some stone pavers, try to do it yourself. You can even have a couple of your friends and family members to help you out and have a fun party after to celebrate all your hard work.
5. Hire a pro.
Hiring a pro might seem counterintuitive when you’re keeping your landscaping project on a pretty tight budget. However, a landscaping expert can really help you select the best layout, most affordable materials, and finest plants. If you have little to no working knowledge of landscaping, it’s best to hire a pro. Having an expert help out with your landscaping might just save you hundreds of dollars that could be wasted from wrong decisions.