Save Money on Gardening - Financial Fitness with Alan Akina

Good morning, gang! Thinking about starting a garden but might not have the money to build one? Well, follow these 7 tips to get you started without having to drain your wallet. Tip number 1, start with a plan. I suggest you gather ideas by doing a quick Google search for gardening ideas. Number 2, get good tools. Now, no need to buy brand new tools. Instead, check Craigslist, Or hit up the swap meet and your yard sales in your neighborhood. Comparison shop. When looking for plants and trees, shop the various nurseries on your island as prices can be dramatically different. Buy only the amount of seeds that you need to avoid waste and storing them. Make your own compost. Use everyday household items like eggshells, fruits, vegetables, grass clippings, and leaves. Number six, try buying smaller plants instead of the larger ones. Small plants are typically cheaper than the fully grown plants. And number seven, grow only what you'll eat. After all of your hard work creating this awesome garden, you can save a ton of money by eating what you grow. For Wake Up Today, I'm Alan Akina. See you on Monday.