We started over 9 years ago. When we bought our home, it was a jungle. The former owner had clearly let it go for many many years. Also our entire backyard was slopped— which was a problem for the playground set I bought on super sale. I didn’t know this back then, but playground require a 10 x 10 level spot. That discount playground ended up costing us a pretty penny, but you know what? It was the best decision we ever made. Overtime I’ve been building up the landscape — and here are the budget strategies that I’ve learned if you are wanting to do the same and don’t know where to start.