This book proves that you don’t need mega bucks to have a beautiful garden. The secret is having savvy garden pro Kerry Mendez by your side. In The Budget-Wise Gardener, Mendez gives the inside scoop on nailing the best deals and having it all: selecting plants that give you the most bang for your buck, timing your purchases to take advantage of deep discounts and giveaways, finding treasures at plant, bulb and seed swaps - and much more. Her chapters take you from How to Score Great Plants for Less…or for Free! and Design Secrets that Save Money to Regal Containers on a Dollar-Store Budget. With luscious color photos on nearly every page, this is an essential guide to creating the garden of your dreams without breaking the bank.