Its a good time to be a plant.
But house plants are actually relatively expensive.
Prices vary depending on size, maturation and availability.
Getty Images
Here are some tips for finding cheap plants online or in a store.
You brew coffee at home, you dont walk into Target and you refuse to order avocado toast.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
Every plant sold via this online site comes with simple care instructions and a 30-day guarantee, Shell said.
Figure Out What You Like
TryBloomscape.
The plants are shipped directly from the sellers greenhouse.
Give Yourself Choices
Interested in a variety of cheap plants, not just run-of-the mill greenery?
For avocado trees, ferns or rose bushes and much more, check outNature Hills Nursery.
The shop offers a great selection of grass, flowering plants, fruit plants, perennials and trees.
They ship wherever you are and will provide storage, planting and care instructions, Shell said.
Their roots spread and can withstand winter.
In late summer, try Helenium, also known as Helens flower.
Its one of the plants thats easy to grow and is long blooming, Shell said.
The Helenium has beautiful autumnal colors, such as mahogany, amber and gold.
If youre looking for a very sturdy plant, try the Jerusalem Artichoke.
Its an everlasting sunflower with edible tubers.
The sunchoke is one of the most beautiful flowers when in bloom, Shell said.
It can grow up to 8 feet tall during the growing season.
Where To Buy Cheap Plants
Ready to start shopping?
Here are the best places to buy cheap plants in person and what to look for.
Local garden centers and nurseries also tend to offer a wider selection of native plants.
Can You Survive 10 Days of Budgeting?
If you should probably wrangle your budget, it may be time to consider a savings challenge.
Big Box Stores
Ikea has a massiveplant sectionthats half live, half fake plants.
Local Markets
Got a local farmers market nearby?
In addition to local produce farmers, many times you might find plant sellers with native plants for sale.
Someextension officeseven host plant sales, where you might buy plants from master gardeners at deep discounts.
The leaves should be green, shiny and lush.
Steer clear of plants that are wilting or yellowing, as stressed plants may not recover, Brown said.
You should also consider the shape of the plant.
It should be compact and full, with multiple stems.
Pick Plants for the Right Season
Found a plant on clearance at the home improvement store?
see to it its not discounted because its growing season is over or nearly over.
Keep Growing With These Pro Tips
Finding a good price is just the first step.
Potting soil, on the other hand, has organic matter and peat moss.
Paying for good quality soil will help your plants grow to their full potential.
Once the flowers produce seeds, you might collect them to sow your garden for next year for free.
Giambalvos favorite online source isNative American Seed, a Texas-based company specializing in 100 percent native seeds.
Those seeds of those tomatoes you let get a little old may yield new life in your compost pile.
And the best part?
Heresour guide to composting.
Let the roots adapt to the water, and dont move your plant cutting immediately.
Slowly, add soil to the water to help the plant acclimate to its new home.
Use a plastic zipper bag as the mini-greenhouse for your rooting plants, Shell said.
Dont have greenthumb friends?
you might purchase a plant clipping mystery box (10 plant clippings) for $15 onEtsy.
Rely on Free, Local Resources
Dont hesitate to ask local resources about cheap plants as well.
Your localuniversity extension officeis a wealth of information on food safety, nutrition, fitness and more.
That more includes gardening resources like soil testing, lawn care and landscaping design, pest control and beekeeping.
Is Your Paycheck Not Going As Far As It Used To?
We get it.Everythingis more expensive than it used to be, but your paycheck hasnt kept up.
When money is tight,these resourceswill help nearly everyone.
