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Why Americans Are Spending Less on Landscaping and More on Food Gardens

June 17, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Why Americans Are Spending Less on Landscaping and More on Food Gardens

A few years ago, homeowners eagerly invested in decorative landscaping projects. Perfect lawns, elaborate flower beds, water features, and ornamental shrubs often topped home improvement wish lists. Today, a different trend has taken root across the country, and it is changing backyards in a big way. As grocery prices continue to climb and household budgets…

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The Garden Center Advice That Cost Me Hundreds of Dollars

June 1, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

The Garden Center Advice That Cost Me Hundreds of Dollars

Garden centers offer inspiration around every corner. Bright flowers, healthy shrubs, and rows of shiny new products make it easy to imagine a backyard transformation. Many shoppers trust every recommendation they hear because employees often sound knowledgeable and confident. Unfortunately, not all gardening advice fits every yard, climate, or budget. A suggestion that works perfectly…

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6 Perennials That Thrive When Planted Early on a Budget

January 1, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Here Are 6 Perennials That Thrive When Planted Early on a Budget

Gardening is an adventure, and nothing is more thrilling than watching tiny plants you planted on a whim grow into stunning perennials that brighten your yard year after year. The best part? You don’t need to spend a fortune to create a garden that looks like it belongs in a magazine. By choosing the right…

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8 Garden Crops That May Not Save You Much Money at the Grocery Store

8 Garden Crops That May Not Save You Much Money at the Grocery Store

A vegetable garden can put fresh food within arm’s reach, but that does not automatically make every crop a bargain. Some vegetables demand lots of space, water, supports, containers, or a surprisingly long stretch of attention before they produce enough food to make a dent in the grocery bill. That does not make these crops…

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10 Vegetables You Can Grow From Seed for Far Less Than Store-Bought Produce

10 Vegetables You Can Grow From Seed for Far Less Than Store-Bought Produce

A packet of vegetable seeds can look almost comically small next to a grocery-store bag of produce, but those tiny seeds can turn into a surprisingly generous harvest. For gardeners watching their grocery budget, growing vegetables from seed often costs far less than buying the same produce week after week, especially when a single planting…

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You May Not Need to Buy New Potting Soil for Every Container Next Spring

You May Not Need to Buy New Potting Soil for Every Container Next Spring

Potting soil can become one of those sneaky spring gardening expenses that barely gets noticed until the cart contains several bags and the receipt suddenly looks ridiculous. The good news is that last year’s container mix does not automatically belong in the trash just because a tomato plant, petunia, or pepper spent a season growing…

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7 Fall Crops You Can Grow in Containers Instead of Buying Raised Beds

7 Fall Crops You Can Grow in Containers Instead of Buying Raised Beds

Raised beds look fantastic in a garden, but they also come with lumber, brackets, soil, measuring, digging, and the small matter of actually assembling the thing. For a fall garden, containers offer a much simpler route, especially for gardeners who want fresh vegetables without committing to another permanent garden project. A few large pots, buckets,…

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