Transform your garden on a budget with Anya the Garden Fairy
Rising costs can halt your gardening plans but Anya Lautenbach’s The Money-Saving Gardener shares really good tips to keep costs down while creating a wonderful paradise.
Anya, a popular social media personality, reveals the tips and tricks to save money without compromising on style. Learn how to recycle what you have into useful items and make the most of garden ‘waste’. Propagation skills are a key part of the book with the focus on boosting your plant collection.
Revealing the plants that will give you the best long-term value for money, cost-cutting tips for every season, and projects for making the most of your propagated cuttings and seedlings, The Money-Saving Gardener proves that a stunning garden doesn’t need to cost the earth or break the bank.
‘Want versus need’ is a key concept of the book, which urges us to think differently and slow down. We can spend a fortune and have everything ready grown and made for us but where’s the fun in that? See my other gardening book reviews here.
The Money-Saving Gardener – key points
Born in Poland, Anya now lives with her family in Buckinghamshire. She was recently diagnosed with ADHD – her self-described ‘superpower’. Anya said: I know by sharing my knowledge I can make gardening and propagating more accessible, helping people to create the garden of their dreams at a fraction of the cost of going out and buying what they need.
“My garden captures the legacy of previous generations, my own passion and looks to the future for my children. We’ve got to change how we garden. I hope this book will be a great start for many people to achieve the garden they aspire to in a rewarding, affordable way.”
This is an excellent book for the beginner who wants to create or renovate a garden without breaking the bank. It covers a wide range of the skills needed and a firm base on which to build future endeavours.
The Money-Saving Gardener is available to buy now, price £16.99, visit www.dk.com. Follow Anya on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook at @anya_thegarden_fairy.
