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If you are a homeowner, either a first-time one or a long-time owner, you know how expensive landscaping can be. It also seems there’s always something else to be done with the yard and garden. However, there are many things you can do to save money and yet, have an attractive and inviting yard.

Become a “do it yourself” expert. Get inspiration from looking at magazines, books and other sources. The Internet, with sites such as cupartnership.org, is also a great source of landscaping ideas. Clip out these ideas as you can, then look at what these ideas have in common. This commonality will become the basis for your new design or project.

Purchase gardening and landscaping supplies in bulk. You can the share the supplies and expenses with friends, family members or neighbors. You could even start a neighborhood gardening group to take advantage of these bulk prices. Check the Internet for lower-priced landscaping items as well.

Propagate some plants and then share them. You can use root cuttings and other such techniques to grow and share you plants. These new plants can be exchange with your friends and family for new plants you may need for your new garden.

Make sure that you purchase the correct grass time for your climate and area. Also, do not over-fertilize your lawn. Not only will this save money, it will actually make your lawn healthier. Also, when mowing your lawn, leave the grass clippings, as this process will actually add nutrients to your grass. Use grass seed instead of sod to repair bare spots.