Like most hobbies, gardening can easily cost you a lot of money. All those lovely plants, stylish outdoor accessories and must-have tools can quickly add up and stretch your gardening budget, especially if like me you’re always planning your next garden project.

Having said that, gardening doesn’t have to be an expensive pastime, and you can still have a fantastic garden without spending a fortune.

There are lots of cheap garden ideas that will save money on gardening, and most of them involve very little effort.