Need Money? Look No Farther Than Your Backyard!

Your backyard and the plants you have that have been growing for years could be the solution to your short-term money problem. Do you have perennials that are in need of thinning? You could be harboring a gardener’s dream. This time of year, gardeners everywhere are looking for new plantings to fill in spaces. Most gardeners are frugal, however, they also know the value of a perennial – those hardy plants that are purchased once and then after planted and cared for will return year after year. Perennials increase a home’s value because they are long-term plants that are generally low maintenance.

If you have some overgrown areas that could be thinned, maybe they are filled with Hostas or Lily of the Valley, you’re in for a bonanza. Each of these thinned plants can be sold for $3-$5 depending on your area. In an overgrown area, you could literally have dozens if not hundreds of these plants. Check the plant sales in your weekly garage sales ads to see what the going rates are in your area.

Another perennial that is a hot reseller are peony sections. These are a bit more difficult to dig up and separate, but can be worth the effort. Talk to some experts at your local garden center or university extension office about when and how to go about this project.

Some plants, like Columbine, spread their own seed. After awhile, these additional plants will start to fill in areas around the original plant. This is another hardy perennial that you can sell and make some great money with. Columbines are a native plant for some areas of the country and require very little work while they grow easily and beautifully.

Not only will thinning out your planters and re-sectioning your larger plants help your pocketbook, it’ll also make your plants healthier and last longer.