Estimated Costs for a Carolina Fence Garden

Below is a list of ESTIMATED costs for the Carolina Fence Garden plans that are available on our website.

Please don't be discouraged by this cost breakdown. Many schools are able to get these materials donated, or at a discounted price. There are even some schools in SC who have not spent any of their own money on their garden because they received donations for all of the supplies. We provide this list of estimates primarily for the use as a guide when writing a grant proposal budget.

SMALL GARDEN HABITAT (600 sq. ft)

1 35 lb. (10-10-10)Bag slow release fertilizer $5
5 (5lb bags) superphosphate $25
1 40 lb bag pelletized Dolomitic lime $3
1 20 lb bag pelletized gypsum $5
10 cubic yards aged pine mulch $250
Round-up (1500 sq. Ft.) $10
28 qt. Plastic Storage box for puddling $5
50lb sand for puddling box $3
wren and bluebird nest box $40
14" plastic terra cotta saucer (2) $5
75 feet of drip/spray hose $20
Timer for hose $30
30 ounce hummingbird feeder $16
Blue granite stone (state stone) Free
10-foot CEDAR split rails (8)@ $7.26 ea. = $58
(5) posts @ 8.27 ea. = $45
3 each of *plants # 1-8,10-12,14 @~$5 ea. = $180
2 each of plants # 15-18 @ $7 ea. = $60
4 flats(36 plants/flat) of plants # 28,30 and 31 @$12/flat = $144
1 each of plants #26, 27 @15 each = $30
2 each of plant #25 @ $8 ea. = $16

TOTAL $950

LARGE GARDEN DESIGN 1400 sq. Ft.
ADDITIONAL COSTS

Small Garden Costs $950
Additional soil preparation costs $500
1 each of plants # 19 thru 24 @ $25 ea. = $150
3 each of plants #9, 13 @ $5 ea. = $30
2 flats plant #29 @ $12 per flat = $24

TOTAL $1655

*Plant Numbers refer to the numbers on the plant list on this website.

Aquascapes Water Gardens (11x16-materials only ) $3,000
Note: other simple, but effective water ponds can be placed for $500-1000