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It is made up of permanent, man-made features of a landscape made from stone etc, rather than plants. This is unarguably beautiful but it costs a lot of money because you will be needing decks, gazebos, patios and arbors and these materials are very expensive. You can go for recycled materials instead. This will enable you to save money without sacrificing art or quality. Wood, bricks and broken concrete can all be used as landscaping materials.

Landscaping does not only make your home look more beautiful but it definitely adds value as well. However, this can make up a huge amount and with the current economy, who wants to spend thousands of dollars in landscaping? Before you say no or before you call a contractor to do the job for you, think about your options first. Have you ever heard about hardscapes?

You think you have to spend big bucks on plants? Think again! If you already have some existing plants that can be pretty much used for your landscaping project, you can divide and propagate them. There are numerous plants that can be easily divided and propagated. If you would really like to buy new plants, you can go ahead and do so in fall and not at the beginning of the season. Nurseries usually give out huge discounts during fall. Don't worry about how the plants look during fall because by the time spring comes, your plants will look lovely.

Go for big pots instead of those small $12 pots. Big pots look much better for landscaping and they're also easier to maintain than small pots. What about your rocks? If you don't have rocks that naturally occur in your area then unfortunately, you have to purchase them. One good idea is to visit construction sites, sometimes they can let you bring home the rocks for almost nothing or half the price. Get the biggest rocks but make sure you don't overdo it. 3 to 5 is already enough to make your yard look beautiful. Lastly, for your trees, I would suggest buying small ones because it's easier to transplant them. If you would like some shade trees you can go for hybrid maples, oaks, and sycamores.