Gardening is fun and hard at the same time because you have to deal with bugs, bad weather, and problems with the dirt. The different tools and goods needed can also make it pricey. Luckily, the internet is full of helpful tips for gardening that work well, don’t cost a lot, and don’t hurt the environment. Start by learning these 30 important gardening secrets. Then get your tools together and get growing!
1. Milk Jugs Make Perfect Watering Cans
If you’d rather reuse something than buy a watering can, all you have to do is poke a hole in the top of a milk jug. It’s an environmentally friendly way to water your plants.
2. K-Cups as Seed Starters
K-Cups are handy for getting caffeine in the morning, but they are bad for the earth. And they are easy to move around. You can use them again in the yard as seed starters.
3. PVC Pipes to Fertilize Dense Plants
It can be hard to water thick plants because their roots are well-protected and hard to get to. To get around this problem, use a short piece of PVC pipe to send water straight to the roots.
Read More: 40+ Brilliant Dollar Store Hacks to Save You Money
4. Kitchen Sponges to Hydrate Plants
Not sure how to keep the bottom of your pots wet? Putting a few kitchen sponges in the bottom will easily fix this problem. This helps keep water close to the roots so they stay properly hydrated.
5. Use a Small Container to make Mulching Easier
Mulching can be a lot of work, but moving the mulch to a smaller container before you start can make it easier. It’s much easier to do the job when you use a bucket instead of a big bag.
6. Plastic clamshell container as Planter
It’s amazing how many things you can put in plastic clamshell boxes from restaurants and salad bars. They make great planters for seeds because they are small, warm, and moist, which is exactly what they need to grow.
7. To-go Coffee Cup as a Watering Can
You can water flowers in coffee cups that you get from outside. The hole in the top works well as a spout, and they’re easy to find. Just make sure you wash them well before you use them.
8. Epsom Salts as Fertilizer for Garden Beds
Due to its high magnesium content, Epsom salt is a very good fertiliser that not many people know about for use in the yard and at home. When added to the dirt in the right amounts, it can help plants grow a lot.
9. Croquet wickets to Keep Hose in Position
Are your outdoor games just sitting there? To keep your hose in place, use things like croquet wickets. This keeps the hose in place and stops people from tripping over it.
Read More: Mom shares $5 hack for bringing dead plants ‘back to life’
10. Zip Ties to Secure Climbing Plants
Ivy and tomato plants that climb are very pretty, but they often need support to keep them from falling over and hurting their leaves.
11. Five-Gallon Bucket For Tool Storage
Simple tools are sometimes the best ones. For all your farming needs, get a five-gallon bucket. Most of your tools will probably fit inside. It’s easy to carry around.
12. Cinnamon To Kill Diseases in the Soil
Cinnamon naturally kills fungi, which makes it a great choice for keeping plants healthy and safe. To use it, just sprinkle it around your plant bed. It will give your soil a sweet cinnamon smell.
13. Coffee Grounds As Pest Deterrent
You don’t have to throw away coffee grounds; instead, sprinkle them around your plant beds. They are a good natural way to keep pests away, especially slugs that like to eat plants that are growing.
14. Vinegar as Weed-Killer
You don’t have to buy weed killer from the store to get rid of those annoying weeds. A little vinegar is all you need, which you probably already have in your kitchen closet.
15. Keep Tools in a Pot of Sand
Use mineral oil to clean and keep your farming tools sharp. Then, put them away in a bucket of sand. This keeps them in great shape by sharpening and polishing them.
16. Use a Knife To Not Hurt Roots
It can be hard to transplant plants because pulling out the roots often hurts them. Instead, use a regular knife to cut down the sides of the pot. This way is better because it frees the plant without hurting it.
17. Use Posthole Digger To Easily Plant Vegetables
It can be tiring to plant veggies, but it doesn’t have to be. You can plant in half the time if you use a posthole digger to speed up the process.
18. Mailbox as Gardening Tool Holder
Putting up a mailbox in your backyard is a smart and easy way to store your gardening tools. It makes tools easy to get to and gives your yard a nice look.
19. Tarp as a Multipurpose Garden Tool
A tarp is an important tool for the yard. It can protect plants, keep structures dry, and kill plants you don’t want by putting it on top of them.
20. Regular Wooden Board For Lawn Edging
A normal wooden board or post can help you figure out how to edge your lawn. Just put it down and follow along to get the right shape.
Read More: Should Every School Have a Year-Round Gardening Program?
21. Old Cans Used To Aerate Plant Pots
Not only does putting empty cans in the bottom of planters save dirt, but it also lets air flow. This gives your plants more air, and the cans keep the water in, which is even better for them.
22. Redesign The Yard After Plants Mature
After planting their plants, many farmers change their minds about how they want to lay out their yard. The good news is that they are easy to move by first putting them in individual pots and then moving them to the ground.
23. Easy Rain Barrel
It might seem hard to make a rain barrel, but it’s actually quite easy. To make one, just attach a regular trash can to your gutter. For this project, there are easy-to-follow guides online.
24. Toilet Paper Rolls As Biodegradable Planters
If you want to grow small plants, why use plastic pots when you can use something better for the environment? Don’t throw away toilet paper rolls; use them instead. They are easy to find and better for the earth if you save them for your garden.
25. A Milk Jug Be A Greenhous for “Seedlings”
Are you sick of your seedlings being out in the weather? Make a small greenhouse out of the top of a milk jug. This makeshift fix protects fragile plants and makes a warm, moist space where they can grow best.
26. Plastic Forks As Animal Deterrents
A few plastic forks in the ground will keep deer and rabbits away from your garden plants without hurting them or having to put a fence up. This is a good way to keep them away.
27. Shoe Rack as a Vertical Herb Garden
Don’t have yard room for a garden? Use a simple shoe rack to build up instead of out. This simple trick makes the most of the room you have for vertical gardening.
28. Use coffee filters Prevent Pots Seeping Soil
If you often encounter spilled soil, put a coffee filter at the bottom of the pot. When the water drains out, it will keep the dirt in place.
29. Wine Bottles As Self-watering Planters
Want to take better care of your plants? By turning regular wine bottles upside down, you can use them as planters that water themselves. This method means less work, but make sure the bottles are clean first.
30. Upcycle Egg Cartons Into Seed Starters
You can start seeds in egg cartons. If you want to use them in your garden, the cardboard ones are great because they’re small and have a lot of room.
This content has, in part, been generated with the aid of an artificial intelligence language model. While we strive for accuracy and quality, please note that the information provided may not be entirely error-free or up-to-date. We recommend independently verifying the content and consulting with professionals for specific advice or information. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the use or interpretation of this content.