Looking to put your green thumb to the test? Well, you're not alone. According to Pinterest, searches for “budget garden inspiration ideas” are up a whopping 528 percent. “As we navigate the ‘new normal' of quarantine, Pinners are seeking out creative ways to adjust while staying positive,” the platform explained in a statement. Planting fruits, vegetables, and herbs seems to be one of the many ways people are doing so. Not only is it a great way to save some money on produce, but gardening has also been shown to have mood-boosting benefits. In fact, one study found that gardening reduces stress more than other hobbies like reading, while others suggest it can increase levels of serotonin (the body's “happy chemical”) and reduce anxiety.
Another great thing about this hobby? Gardening doesn't have to break the bank. A quick scroll through Pinterest will show countless ways people are getting creative with cheap DIY planters, raised beds, trellises, and more. From herb gardens made from shoe organizers to wooden crate planters and pallet plant beds, here we've rounded up some of the most genius budget garden inspiration ideas we've found. Whether you're working with a big backyard or living in an apartment with little outdoor space, there's bound to be an option for you. Just be warned: Keeping cost in consideration, no one said these were necessarily pretty.
Wood Pallet Planters
Hanging Plastic Bottle Planters
Trash Can Container Gardens
Shoe Organizer Planters
Teepee Trellis With Branches
Milk Crate Planters
DIY Ladder Planter
Cinder Block Garden Beds
Laundry Basket Crates
Hanging Gutter Planters
Stacked Tire Planters
Mason Jar Herb Pots
Cheap DIY Garden Beds
Toilet Paper Roll Seed Starters
Homemade Garden Netting
For more cheap DIY garden ideas, click over to Pinterest.
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