Homebuilding & Renovating

12 ways to landscape on a budget

When thinking about landscaping your garden, it’s a good idea to pinpoint any elements you like and want to keep, and use this as your starting point, particularly if you’re on a budget. Next, consider how much you have to spend. Is there enough to adapt the existing scheme, or go for a total overhaul, with a completely new planting design and landscaping? If money is tight, it may still be possible to rejuvenate a tired-looking design simply by taking a fresh approach and injecting some new ideas, such as adding one feature that transforms the scheme.

1 Mix materials instead of uniform patio pavers

Versatile gravel and other pebble chippings are economical to buy, easy to spread and widely available, so they’re a practical choice if you’re looking for ways to bring a landscaping project in on budget but are running out of affordable hardscaping ideas. They’re also a good option if you like the idea of mixing up the look by

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