Love gardening but hate the cost? Discover insider tips and tricks to save money on your next trip to the garden nursery, from plant selection secrets to savvy shopping strategies.
Buy smaller plants than larger ones at the nursery. They are easier to establish and cost much less.
Buy bare root plants where possible. They are easier to establish and cost less.
Split larger perennials that you purchase. Some larger perennials can be divideds immediately after purchasing so a $20 plant might give you 4 plants at $5 each.
Buy plants from the sale section that may not look amazing. You can buy them at a discount and nurture them back to good health. Avoid plants with pest and disease problems though.
Buy perennials and shrubs at the end of the growing season when nurseries start selling their stock off at 40-60% off in preparation for winter. As long as the ground can be worked, you can plant.
Buy pansies in fall as they can overwinter and bounce back in spring in a few zones. Try it!
Plant more native plants in beds this fall as they will thrive and last longer in your climate without assistance from you in the long run.
Follow along to learn more about ways to save money in the garden.