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Gardening on a Budget

Grow a beautiful garden on a budget with homemade fertilizers, pest remedies, weed killers and loads of other frugal gardening tricks.
Test Soil Acidity/Alkalinity without a Test Kit
Find out if your soil is acidic or alkaline without a pricey test kit.
Make Your Own Fertilizer
Learn how to make your own fertilizer, and keep your garden green without spending a lot of green.
Natural Weed Killer - Vinegar as Weed Killer
Learn how to kill weeds without killing your budget.
Make a Soaker Hose
Soaker hoses save water and money. Learn how to make your own.
Make Your Own Newspaper Seed Pots
Forget about buying seed pots. You can make your own from newspaper.
Make Your Own Organic Garden Spray
Fight the bugs that bother your garden with this organic garden spray.
4 Do-It-Yourself Soil Tests
Simple tests to help you test the health of your soil.
Two Homemade Sprays for Controlling Aphids
Get rid of aphids without pricey chemicals.
Make and Use Leaf Mold
Improve the quality of your soil for free with leaf mold.
Cornmeal as a Garden Fungicide
Find out how to use cornmeal to combat garden fungal diseases.
How to Make Gardener's Soap
A simple recipe for gardener's soap.
How to Make a Plastic Storage Bin Composter
Simple instructions for making a compost bin out of a plastic storage container.
How to Grow an Herb Garden on a Budget
Tips for starting and maintaining an herb garden on a budget.
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