23 Gardening Tricks That Will Make Your Garden the Envy of Your Neighborhood
by N/A, 10 years ago |
3 min read
Get your garden going with these easy DIY hacks!
1. Use a old photo album to organize seeds you haven't planted yet.
2. Old wine bottles can be used a garden edging.
3. Toilet paper can be used as seed tape.
4. Upcycle an old milk jug into a watering can.
5. Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing.
6. An old cardboard drink holder is perfect for starting seeds.
7. Make a mounted garden using rain boots.
12. Use plastic forks to make garden markers.
8. Cut up old t-shirts and use them as ties for tomato plants.
9. Layering diapers in pots will keep the soil moist.
Lay them absorbent side up.Â
10. Make a DIY bird bath.
All you need is a plant stand, a fern and a water tray.Â
11. Put herbs in the freezer to keep them fresh for longer.
13. Plant your own onions.
Cut off the ends of fresh onions and let them dry. You can replant them and they'll start growing within the next few days.Â
14. Make your own soap oil spray.
15. Use coffee grounds as a natural pest repellant.
16. Use a wooden box to make a little herb garden.
17. Use markers and flat stones to make your own garden markers.
18. Use your rake as a measuring stick.
19. Use half a lemon rind to give your seedling a start.
20. You can use old beer to get rid of slugs.
R.I.P lil slugs.
21. Use tape and paint to revamp your pots and planters.
22. Throw old eggshells in your garden instead of throwing them away.
23. Make a self-cleaning and self sharpening garden tool holder.
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