Building a New flower garden for Free
There’s something satisfying about creating something beautiful without spending a dime. This little flower garden came together entirely from things we already had around the farm — a few rocks, some old dirt from the barn, leftover cardboard, and garden seeds. All it cost was some time and energy. Now I’m excited to see it come to life next spring.
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Building a New Flower Garden for Free
Step 1: Rocks for the Border
The first step was gathering the rocks. These came from my father-in-law’s house, where they’d been stored for the past 3 years just waiting for a new purpose. We used them to form a simple circle that would become the border of our new flower bed.
Step 2: Free Weed Barrier
Instead of buying landscape fabric, we flattened out some old cardboard boxes to create a natural weed barrier. It’s a simple, free solution that keeps grass from growing through and will eventually break down to enrich the soil.
Step 3: Barn Soil
Next, we shoveled out old dirt and manure from the barn — not fancy potting soil, but perfectly fine for a starter bed. A little hard work with the shovel and rake, and we were able to fill the new flower bed. In the spring, we’ll add another layer of manure and be ready to grow. Added bonus: another part of the barn is starting to get cleaned out, too!
Step 4: Finishing Touches
To add the finishing touch, we added a red bird feeder on a shepherd’s hook that my mother-in-law gave us for Christmas last year, and planted a dented old pot we found during barn cleanup.
Step 5: Seeds for the Future
We planted coneflower, black eyed susan and poppy seeds that need cold weather to germinate. They’ll rest all winter and (hopefully) give us beautiful color come summer.
This little garden didn’t cost a single penny — just a few hours of work. You don’t always need a big budget to make something beautiful. Sometimes, you just need to look around and use what you already have.
What do you think? Ever made a new flower bed using stuff you had laying around the garage or yard? I’d love to hear!
