Frugal In the Garden for Thrifty Thursday...

 It's that time of year when I'm out puttering in my garden.  

For me - that mostly means flower beds. 

Outdoor decor can be done with thriftiness.

Just watch for these frugal finds:

1.  Trees, shrubs, plants and flowers...

     As mentioned in this post - I found a red Japanese maple tree 

at a yard sale last weekend.  Cost?  Just $10.

2.  Architectural & ornamental items...

These tiles (& a few more) were a free roadside find in a wooden drawer.  

I really wanted the drawer - but figured I'd use the tiles somehow.

And an instant cute 'path' was born...

Just beside that path above - the first bleeding hearts are budding.  

There was a slight breeze which caused a bit of blur - sorry!

3. Large Planters...

Flower pots - the big planter kind - are out there... 

and much cheaper than in the stores.  

I fill these with shade loving perennials every year and

continue watch for more to upgrade...

4. Rocks & Pavers...

Occasionally you get fortunate enough to have a resource come your way.  

In my case - these came from my sister's farm fields.  

They pick them up and throw them on a pile for their own uses.  

I asked - and they let us get a truck load one time.

They're red toned and have been a garden border for me for 

a number of years now.

 So while these photos are not real exciting 

(our back yard borders woods with leaves and sticks everywhere)... 

once things get blooming and more green - it will be prettier.

 Thanks - as always - for stopping by!

  ~Joyce