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9 Gardening Projects for Under $10

Even a low-budget garden can be high on style. Check out these clever garden projects that require just a little cash for a lot of dash.

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Mosaic Pot

Mosaic Pot Turn broken pots, tiles, and plates into a one-of-a-kind planter.


Country-Style Copper Stakes You could pay a small fortune for these at an upscale garden center or art fair. Make them yourself and save.


Wire Trellis Not all large-scale plant supports have to costs hundreds of dollars. Train a favorite rose or vine up a simple wire trellis. It's a sturdy support that costs just pennies.


Potpourri Potpourri is a welcome addition to the bedroom, bath, and other living areas, imparting the sweet scents of the outdoors. Make it yourself and not only will you save money big-time, you'll be able to get just the look and fragrance you want.


Tin Can Luminaries Light up your life -- and your garden -- with these easy, Mexican-inspired lanterns. They're great lining a path at night or simply brightening up a porch or patio.


Wood Chip Path Installing paths in your garden doesn't have to take a lot of time or money. Use wood chips from the local landfill -- or from your own shredder -- for durable paths that are as pretty as they are functional.


A Simple Water Garden For just a few dollars, you can have a miniature water garden anywhere you choose.


Plant Markers from Nature The material for beautiful, naturalistic plant markers is right in your own backyard.


Airy Art Pretty up a porch or patio with this one-of-a-kind hanging art.


 

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