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Gardening

Savings Experiment: Thrifty lawn care that keeps you in the green

Posted on 7/10/2010 10:57 EST

As any homeowner knows, lawns need water. But how much and at what cost? WalletPop has some answers in this how-to guide to watering that will keep your grass green -- and your pocket, as well. Read more on Wallet Pop »

Cheap summer activities for kids

Posted on 5/20/2010 20:29 EST

Parents, this one's for you: cheap ways to keep your kids busy this summer, with a dollop of fun thrown in. Thanks go do WalletPop for saving the day. Read more on WalletPop »

94 Money-Saving Tips and Nuggets of Shopping Wisdom

Posted on 5/2/2010 12:05 EST

Some folks never run out of ideas for saving money. So read what Time is suggesting, and then add these tips to your ever-growing list. Now be honest, how many do you actually adopt? Read more on Time »

11 Tips for a Less Expensive Lawn

Posted on 4/28/2010 13:20 EST

It's April showers, soon to be May flowers, but meantime, the lawn is going crazy. Keeping it green and short can be a money-sink, so Money Talks News has some tips for cheaper lawn maintenance... Read more on Money Talks News »

5 money-saving gardening tips

Posted on 4/17/2010 19:19 EST

April showers bring May flowers...but you need to be involved, too. Getting your garden going doesn't have to cost much, and NewsChannel5.com shares five tips for cheap blooms. Read more on Newschannel5.com »

10 Low-Cost Things Homeowners Can Do to Spruce Up

Posted on 4/6/2010 13:15 EST

Keeping up with the Joneses no longer requires costly renovations to your home. Just do what all your cash-strapped friends are doing, and splurge on little pick-me-ups. The New York Times gives... Read more on The New York Times »

Lifehacker Labs: Flowers in Every Room On The Cheap

Posted on 1/23/2010 18:36 EST

Spring comes early and cheap with this tip from Lifehacker. Here's the secret: buy a big bouquet of flowers -- from the grocery store -- and divide them into small vases and place them in strategic... Read more on Lifehacker »

Plan purchases a year early to get bargains

Posted on 9/6/2009 20:22 EST

According to USA Today research, the list below tells you when to find the best bargains for certain products and services. January - Furniture, Digital cameras, Big-screen TVs, Read more on USA Today »

Extreme Frugality: Making Allowances

Posted on 5/1/2009 10:13 EST

Family gardening is a sure route to bounteous rewards: frugal living for the grown-ups, thanks to the copious fresh fruits and vegetables that will soon sprout; and wages for the young ones to ensure they... Read more on Gourmet Magazine »

Frugal Americans find health and value in backyard gardens

Posted on 4/24/2009 21:08 EST

Eat well and save dough--it can be done. Just get out your gardening tools, plant some seeds, and watch your fruits and vegetables grow while your grocery bill shrinks. The Detroit News reports on this... Read more on The Detroit News »