Gardening – Doing It Cost Effectively
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Many of us assume that a backyard vegetable garden can save us money, but is it really true? After investing in equipment, soil, seeds and water, do you really come out on top? Think about: Cost of plants or seeds, Cost to provide nutrient rich soil (dirt, fertilizer, worms), Cost to protect and structure plants (cages, coverings, fences), Cost to water plants, Cost of tools and accessories (tiller, gloves, spade). This, of course, does not factor in the cost of time and effort put in!
By starting small, you learn very quickly what you have time and ability to grow, and can adapt to particular successes or failures with ready ease. Check out this great article from protractedgarden.com via the link below:
Gardening – Doing It Cost Effectively
