Looking for a way to expand your garden without emptying your wallet? We have the perfect hack for you.
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Gardening influencer Leah (@snippingstems) recently shared her tips for growing beautiful Erigeron flowers on a budget.
Erigeron, also known as freebane, is an attractive daisy-like perennial that adds a delightful touch to pots, flower beds and walkways.
“This is my favourite way to save money in the garden, and the best part is that anyone can do it!” Leah explained in her Instagram Reels.
Erigeron can be grown from seed, but this takes time and patience, and Leah suggests a quicker, more cost-effective method is to buy a small pot plant from a garden center and take a cutting.
How to use
This simple trick will not only save you money, but it will also allow you to get lots of plants from one pot. By taking cuttings and rooting them in water on a sunny windowsill, you can quickly grow your Erigeron collection without spending any extra money.
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Once the cuttings have rooted, you can plant them in compost to grow before planting them in your garden. As Leah says, rooted Erigeron will often self-grow, so you'll continue to get these beautiful flowers year after year.
Aside from the financial benefits, gardening has many benefits for both you and the environment. Caring for plants can reduce stress and help you relax, improving your mental health. It also provides gentle physical activity, helping you stay active and healthy.
Plus, growing your own flowers and produce reduces the demand for mass-produced, store-bought goods that are shipped around the world. Growing plants at home reduces your environmental impact and contributes to a more sustainable future.
What people are saying
Leah's Instagram followers were thrilled with the money-saving gardening tip.
One user commented: “This is the easiest plant I've ever grown. Once you get it going you'll never need to sow seeds again!!”
Another dedicated follower shared, “This is a great tip! I've tried growing them from seed and it was so hard! But I'll give this a try! Looks easy. Thank you.”
The simplicity and effectiveness of this method has garnered praise from the gardening community, with comments like, “This is great, thank you!”
It's clear that Leah's hack has inspired many to try it and enjoy the beauty of Erigeron in their own gardens.
So why not buy a small pot of Erigeron at your local garden center and start taking cuttings today? With a little patience and care, you'll soon have a rich collection of these attractive flowers, saving you money while contributing to a greener and more sustainable world.
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