A savvy garden pro shares little-known money-saving secrets and tricks of the garden center trade that consumers need to know to get good deals.

This book provides proven strategies for growing gorgeous, low-maintenance perennial gardens in shade. It is written from a do-it-yourself, roll-up-your-sleeves and tell it straight, gardener's point of view. Kerry Ann Mendez shares her tough love trade secrets for time and money-saving gardens in her inspirational and humorous style. Her fifty-two lists will transform the way you think about gardening in the shade.

A savvy garden pro shares little-known money-saving secrets and tricks of the garden center trade that consumers need to know to get good deals.

Beat the rising cost of living and transform your garden on a budget with Anya the Garden Fairy. The Money-Saving Gardener reveals the tips and tricks to keeping costs down without compromising on style or impact. Learn how to repurpose what you have and give new life to second-hand garden furniture; discover savvy cheats to keep hard landscaping costs low; and boost your plant collection for next to nothing with seed-saving and propagation hacks. Revealing the plants that will give you the best long-term value for money, tips for choosing the varieties that will thrive in your garden year after year, and projects for making the most of your propagated cuttings and seedlings, The Money-Saving Gardener proves that a stunning garden doesn’t need to cost the earth or break the bank.

"Simplify your outdoor space with smart design solutions and plant choices"--Cover.