The Frugal Gardener

by Erler, Catriona Tudor

• ISBN13: 9780875968650
• ISBN10: 0875968651
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-02-01
• Publisher: Rodale Pr

Summary

Catriona Tudor Erler shares hundreds of innovative ways to reduce gardening expenses and cut costs on everything from soil amendments and quality tools to lush perennials and beautiful garden structures. Arranged by general category, The Frugal Gardener offers practical suggestions for immediate use, such as quick tricks for getting rid of weeds, as well as long-range ideas, like how to design a garden on a budget. Also included are step-by-step directions for making attractive, cost-conscious garden projects and a lengthy resource list for frugal gardeners. AUTHORBIO: Catriona Tudor Erler is a garden writer, speaker, and photographer. The author of several books, she has written articles for The New York Times and Garden Design magazine. She is a regular columnist for the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Table of Contents

How to Be a Frugal Gardener	vi
Get the Garden You Want---The Frugal Way	1	(42)
$ave Money on Plants	43	(48)
The Frugal Gardener's Tools	91	(34)
Save Money with Soil Amendments	125	(26)
Cutting Maintenance Costs	151	(46)
Designing on a Budget	197	(24)
Cost-Conscious Garden Projects	221	(42)
Resources for Frugal Gardeners	263	(6)
Recommended Reading	269	(2)
Index	271	(9)
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map	280