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Front Yard Landscaping: Spring Clean Up!

Family Balance Sheet

In place of wood chips, we buy leaf compost from our township. I'll fill in with some colorful annuals after Mother's Day. It is less expensive than the wood chips and that big pile in our driveway (above) only cost $35. Doesn't mulching make a world of difference? Much more appealing.

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Tips for Finding the Perfect Gift for Mom’s Unique Personality

Saving Cents With Sense

She’s an earth mother fond of baking kale chips and reminding you to save energy, recycle and compost the banana peels. Frugal Mothers Day' For the Green Goddess. So your mom is a champion protector of the environment. This site uses affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.