• 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

wreaths

10 Creative Wreath Ideas Using Garden Materials

December 12, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Here Are Creative Wreath Ideas Using Garden Materials

The moment you step outside and see your garden bursting with textures, colors, and unexpected little treasures, you realize you’re sitting on a goldmine of natural décor waiting to be transformed. Wreath-making turns into a joyful adventure when the materials come straight from your own soil—wild vines, glossy leaves, quirky seed pods, and blossoms that…

Read More

Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: Christmas, creative garden ideas, Creative garden projects, DIY garden projects, Garden, garden ideas, garden materials, garden tips, gardening, gardening tips, holidays, winter, wreaths

6 Ways to Recycle Holiday Decor into Garden Uses

December 9, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

There Are Ways to Recycle Holiday Decor into Garden Uses

The holidays may come and go, but your festive decorations don’t have to end up in the trash. That string of lights, glittery ornaments, and leftover garlands that made your home sparkle can actually get a second life in your garden. Instead of spending the next few months staring at storage boxes, why not turn…

Read More

Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: Affordable garden materials, bird feeders, decorations, Garden decorations, garden lighting, garden tips, gardening, holiday, holiday decor, holiday decorations, holidays, mulch, ornaments, pinecones, plant markers, plant support, string lights, wreaths

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!

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…
spring flowering bulbs

10 Bulbs to Plant in October for Strong Spring Color

October can feel like the month when gardening starts shutting down, but one of the year’s best opportunities is sitting in bags and boxes at garden centers right now. Plant the right spring flowering bulbs this fall, and you’ll get weeks of color next year without buying trays of annuals or starting dozens of seeds….

Read More

cool-season crops

Cool-Season Crops That Still Have Time to Grow Before Frost

If your tomatoes are fading and the first frost is showing up on the forecast, don’t assume this year’s vegetable garden is finished. Several cool-season crops grow quickly enough to squeeze another harvest from beds that would otherwise sit empty, and some tolerate temperatures that would wipe out summer vegetables overnight. The trick is choosing…

Read More

fall flowers

Fall Flowers That Keep Garden Beds Colorful After Summer Fades

By September and October, a garden that looked spectacular in June can suddenly feel tired, brown, and surprisingly empty. That doesn’t mean you need to rip everything out or spend a small fortune filling the gaps with decorative pumpkins and disposable plants. The right fall flowers can keep beds and containers colorful well after many…

Read More

safe firewood movement

That Free Firewood Could Bring a Tree-Killing Pest Into Your Yard

A neighbor cuts down a tree, posts “free firewood” online, and suddenly you can picture a winter’s worth of backyard fires without spending a dime. Before loading your truck, however, there’s one question worth asking: Where did that wood come from? The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service warns that invasive insects and diseases…

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