Want to grow fresh herbs without draining your wallet? Budget urban gardening is your ticket to a thriving microgarden, even on a renter’s budget.
Another major concern when it comes to renters is the fact you’ll want anything you do to be easily removed, in case you have to move, and you have less say on permanent alterations (for example redesigning the garden for a homestead feel of gardening).
It’s all good talking about the negatives, and what you cannot do, but we need to focus on what options are available:
Cost-saving hacks to transform your flat into an urban harvest, no matter how tight your funds. From upcycled planters to seed-saving tricks, we’ll help you grow affordably.
Top Budget Hacks for Microgardening
These hacks make budget balcony gardening easy:
- Upcycle Everything: Use tin cans or egg cartons as planters. Free and eco-friendly!
- Save Seeds: Dry coriander or parsley seeds from your kitchen. Plant for zero cost. See RHS seed-saving.
- Hunt Deals: Buy discounted seeds from Thompson & Morgan. Basil is a budget star.
Turn scraps into plant food:
- Kitchen Scraps: Compost veggie peels in a small bin. Free and sustainable.
- Coffee Grounds: Sprinkle used grounds around plants. Boosts growth.
- Eggshells: Crush and mix into soil for calcium.
DIY Planters on a Budget, create planters without spending a penny:
- Tin Cans: Poke holes, add soil, and plant chives. Costs £0.
- Plastic Bottles: Cut in half for mini herb pots. Perfect for DIY herb gardening.
- Wooden Crates: Ask shops for free crates. Stack for vertical gardens.
