Can you start a garden with a small budget? The answer is Yes! The biggest investment you need to make is your time. If you have a limited budget to create your garden, then you can start with the following small actionable steps.
Start small and slow – Pick a small space to set up your garden. It should be manageable on a daily basis. Be prepared for a slow process instead of expecting results overnight. This will help you adapt to the process of maintaining your plants.
Grow from seeds – Try and buy seeds instead of seedlings or plants. It takes a bit more time to start from seeds, but it’s immensely satisfying to watch them grow.
Seeds from your kitchen – Your kitchen can give you the first few seeds that you need to start your garden. Tomatoes, chillies and coriander can be easily grown from seeds and scraps that you collect in the kitchen.
Start with cuttings – Many plants can be grown from cuttings, e.g. pothos or the commonly known money plant. If you wan to try your hand at roses, then you can ask a neighbour or a friend for a cutting from their existing plant to start you rose bush.
Upcycle – You don’t need fancy planters to create a pretty garden. Upcycle your old jars, bottles, dishes and pots. You can always paint them and decorate them as you desire. DIY suggestions on Pinterest to the rescue!
Compost – Compost your kitchen waste to create nutritious fertilizer for your plants. Your kitchen peels and scraps can be saved to create compost for your plants.
Limited tools – You can easily garden using limited tools. You would need a digging fork, garden scissors, and gloves. For the rest, you can be resourceful and use things that are already available at home.
Maintenance – Try and be more organic in your gardening methods to reduce the dependence on pesticides and chemical fertilizers. There are several home remedies available for plant care and for preventing infestation. Adopt these methods instead of buying expensive chemicals.
The idea is to start creating your garden without breaking the bank. Once you are more confident as a gardener you can get more creative with planters, exotic plants, and garden décor.
