Landscaping On The Cheap

Inspired by the wonderful autumn colours to embark on a little garden tweaking of your own? Sprucing up the backyard needn’t drain the bank - in fact, there are many projects you can manage for under $100. Of course, a big cost of any remodel is labour - so DIYing already has you one step ahead! Here are three cool projects to consider for your next free weekend.




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A good old-fashioned flowerbed

Building a flower bed is something that takes time and effort but unless you’re lining it with something fancy, you’re likely to have most of the required materials already. Shovel and mulch? Check. A handful of perennial bulbs shouldn’t set you back more than $60. Better yet, snap some offcuts from your friends. 


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A collection of rustic tiki-torches

Garden lighting can really make or break a backyard - and it’s hard to beat tiki-torches when it comes to outdoor dining and entertaining. But instead of purchasing the classic wicker designs, why not whip some together yourself with this tutorial? It’s a great way to make use of old bottles.


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A wooden-slat compost bin

If the size of your yard allows it, a compost bin is a great way to enhance the functionality of a home and reduce your ecofootprint. Why chuck organic waste into the rubbish tip? Practically everyone has a few wooden slats lying around at home from who-knows-what and this project allows you to assemble them in a glorious way. Urbanfarm can show you how.





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