Tips To Save Money When Getting Your Garden Retirement Ready!

If you want to put some focus into your garden but don’t want to spend a fortune, we’re in the right place. Many people want to renovate their gardens in the years approaching retirement to create a zen space for them to enjoy with their friends and family. 

This doesn’t mean you have to spend a chunk of your retirement money on getting the effect you want, though. 

So, we’re here to introduce a few ways to cut costs without compromising on the final look of your new garden space.

Decide What You’ll Do And What You’ll Outsource

The first thing to do once you’ve got an idea of what you want the garden to look like and what you’ll need to do, is to decide what you’ll do yourself and what you’ll outsource. 

The key part here is to be realistic about what you can do, as whilst it can be tempting to try everything yourself in order to save money, the last thing you want is to mess it up, waste materials and then be starting from scratch and having to pay a professional. 

So, start by being realistic about what you can do and asking friends and family for assistance if they’ve had experience in this, then start looking for quotes from professionals.

A couple of examples of this are things like flagging and bricklaying. Even if they’re the slightest bit off, it will drive you mad over time and will ruin the overall look of the garden space. 

Plus, if you do end up starting over and ripping up materials, then you may also damage the tiles and bricks in the process. 

Also, depending on the project, by the time you’ve sourced your own materials, plant hire if it’s needed and roped in some friends to help, then you’ll likely regret the decision to start.

If your garden renovation is going to be more minimal, then you should be fine to do most things on your own. However, if there are any more significant and expensive components of your renovation, then outsourcing is definitely advised, as it could save you a lot of money in the long run.

Use Material Comparison Websites

Once you’ve decided what you’ll be doing yourself, then you should use material comparison websites. Just like you can get price comparison sites for other things like car providers and insurance, there are plenty of websites designed to help you find the cheapest deal on your materials. 

You can either look for something really generic, like “fence panels”, or you can also search for really specific items, such as a specific style of fence panels made in a certain type of wood, even made by a certain brand. 

It will show you the cheapest options from different providers, so you can save a significant amount of money for the exact same product.

Bulk Out Your Garden With Perennials and Evergreens

When you’re starting to plan out your garden in terms of plants, you should bulk out much of your garden with perennials and evergreens. Evergreen shrubs are often more affordable than extravagant statement plants, so make a great base for your garden. 

You can still create contrast with texture and colour through your evergreen shrubs and it provides a great start for your garden. 

Then, perennials should be next on your list to make your garden cost-effective in the long run, as they grow back every year and only get better with time, too.

You can get perennial plants that bloom throughout different times of the year as well, with most being in spring, summer or autumn, but some also blooming in winter, so you can always have fresh blooms in your garden. 

Of course, you’ll likely want to add some more statement plants to your garden, however starting with a base of evergreen and perennials will help to keep your garden looking stunning year after year.

Final Thoughts

We hope we’ve provided some inspiration about how to cut costs if you’re looking to renovate your garden! Whether you want a more significant transformation or a few subtle changes, make sure to be realistic about what you can and can’t do, use material comparison sites, and invest in your plants carefully for an affordable garden renovation.