10 basic tips to save on gardening costs

10 tips for a low-maintenance garden

Choose well the species of plants that will be part of your garden. Use native species or those that resist drought well. In this way you will also favor a greater resistance to drought, since they will develop deeper roots.

Let the grass grow five to six centimeters, the soil surface will be more shaded, it will conserve moisture and reduce the need for irrigation.

It takes advantage of rainwater for irrigation, it can be done in a simple way, through simple drums or by building a tank or cistern.

Sectorize your garden, grouping the different plant species according to their water needs, and apply the most efficient irrigation system in each zone.

Water at night, early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid evaporation caused by heat.

Install a gray water treatment plant and reuse water from bathtubs, sinks, etc.

Create your own compost by reusing waste from your garden (pruning waste, wilted flowers, rotten fruits...) and organic waste from your own home.

Use solar lamps for lighting. For maximum performance, place them in a place where they receive a lot of natural light to ensure that they stay on all night. Also, make sure that dirt does not accumulate on the solar panels as this will affect their operation.

Use stones, gravel, tree bark to decorate areas of your garden, as this is one of the most efficient procedures to reduce water loss by evaporation.

Put a vegetable garden in your garden, your grocery budget will be reduced and your health will thank you for it.

Do you already practice any of these measures in your garden? Are you going to incorporate new ones?09