• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Frugal Gardening

Simple ways to save money while you garden

  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Garden Frugally
  • Buy These
  • Our Editorial Commitment
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

environmental risks

How Climate Change Is Quietly Changing Fall Gardening Forever

November 27, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Climate Change Is Quietly Changing Fall Gardening Forever

Fall gardening used to be a predictable ritual—cool mornings, crisp evenings, and soil that practically begged to be planted. But lately, gardeners are looking around wondering why their pumpkins resemble beach balls, their mums are blooming in August, and the kale they planted is suddenly melting like it’s on a tropical vacation. Something strange is…

Read More

Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: autumn, autumn gardening tips, climate change, cold climate, dry climates, environmental changes, environmental risks, fall, fall crops, fall gardening, frost, frost date, garden pests, global warming, microclimates, pest cycles, pests, pollinators, rain, rainfall, seasonal, seasons, weeds

8 Lawn Treatments That May Be Killing the Pollinators You Need

September 12, 2025 by Teri Monroe Leave a Comment

lawn treatments that harm pollinators

Did you know that how you treat your lawn can affect your garden? The chemicals used to achieve a healthy lawn often come with hidden costs. You may be chasing away critical pollinators without realizing it. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators play a critical role in ecosystems, gardens, and food supplies. This simple mistake could…

Read More

Filed Under: gardening methods Tagged With: bee health, environmental risks, gardening tips, lawn treatments and pollinators, sustainable lawn care

Primary Sidebar

Struggling to get your garden off the ground? Put those days behind you with our special starter kit – perfect for thrifty green thumbs everywhere. Get growing and add a splash of color today!

Frugal Gardening Starter Kit: cheap must-have tools for frugal gardeners

Popular Posts

  • usda free seeds websiteHow To Get Free Seeds From The Government by Amanda Blankenship Seeds might seem like a small expense, but any seasoned…
  • Enviro Ice On PlantsShould I Use Enviro Ice On My Plants? by Kathryn Vercillo Every week, I receive food from Hungryroot. It's a great…
  • is shredded paper good for the gardenFrom Trash to Treasure: Transform Shredded Paper Into Garden Gold by Amanda Blankenship Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might…
  • Enviro IceWhat Happens to Plants If You Use Enviro Ice on Them? by Amanda Blankenship About a year ago, I wrote our first article about…
wildflower garden laws

Your Neighbor Complains About Your Wildflower Garden — Could You Be Forced to Mow It Down?

You spent months transforming an ordinary patch of grass into a colorful wildflower garden filled with native plants, butterflies, and buzzing bees. Instead of spending every weekend mowing, you’re enjoying a beautiful landscape that requires less maintenance and supports local wildlife. Then an unexpected letter arrives from your city or homeowners association: A neighbor complained…

Read More

growing lemon trees from seeds

What Happens if You Plant the Seeds From a Grocery Store Lemon?

You slice open a lemon from the grocery store, squeeze the juice into your water, and notice several plump seeds left behind. Instead of tossing them into the trash, you start wondering whether those seeds could grow into an actual lemon tree. After all, if a single lemon costs less than a dollar, wouldn’t growing…

Read More

HOA vegetable garden restriction

Your HOA Says You Can’t Grow Vegetables in Your Front Yard — But Is That Actually Legal?

Imagine spending an entire weekend building raised garden beds, planting tomatoes, and turning your front lawn into a productive vegetable garden, only to receive a letter from your homeowners association demanding that you remove everything. The HOA claims vegetable gardens aren’t permitted in front yards and warns that fines could follow if you don’t comply….

Read More

5 Quick-Growing Trees to Consider Planting This Fall

Fall is an optimal time to plant many tree species, it’s dryer than most months and not too warm. Heat is unlikely to damage young newly planted trees and root systems are more likely to thrive in fall conditions. If you’re looking for a quick-growing tree to plant this fall, we’ve got five suggestions below. …

Read More

  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Garden Frugally
  • Buy These
  • Our Editorial Commitment
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2026 · Foodie Pro & The Genesis Framework