Budget landscaping and yard care doesn’t mean cutting corners; it means making the most of your tools and existing plants. Follow these six easy-to-implement tips to save money on your great outdoors. Remember: Seeds are Cheaper Than Plants Many vegetables are easy to grow from seed, and a $2 seed packet is a lot cheaper than a full-sized plant—or buying vegetables from the store. Try tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, beans, lettuce, and beets from seed. They’re easy, even for beginning gardeners. Start them indoors under lights for a head start or sow directly in the garden. If you’re nervous about starting from seed, seedlings purchased from a nursery are typically only slightly more expensive. Invest in a Mulching Mower A good mulching mower pays for itself in several ways. First, you don’t have to pay to have grass clippings bagged and hauled to a composting facility. Second, returning clippings to …