8 Cheap Landscaping Ideas to Improve Your Yard In 2024 

Use stepping stones or pavers for budget-friendly, elegant walkways that enhance yard aesthetics, guide visitors, and prevent grass damage. Cost: $1 to $15 per stone.

Add a Walkway

Plant perennials like tulips, asters, and daylilies for lasting color each season, reducing annual planting costs. Cost: $10 to $30 per plant.

Save With Perennials

Mulch enhances flower beds, blocks weeds, retains moisture, and adds nutrients. Free options include wood chips and leaves; purchased mulch costs $17 to $68 per cubic yard.

Spread Some Mulch

Beautify your mailbox with flowers or climbing plants to make it a charming landmark. Cost: $10 to $30 per perennial plant.

Plant Flowers Around Your Mailbox

Planting a sapling can increase home value and lower energy costs through shade or wind protection. Cost: Around $85 for a small tree.

Plant a Tree Sapling

A raised garden bed improves drainage, prevents soil compaction, and adds visual appeal. DIY versions start at $35.

Raise Your Garden Bed

Convert old items like barrels or wheelbarrows into unique planters for a creative touch. Cost: $10 to $30 per plant, using repurposed containers.

Repurpose Items as Planters

Outdoor string lights and pathway lights create a magical evening ambiance. Cost: $50 to $150 for pathway lights, around $80 per string of outdoor lights.

Landscape with Lighting