I’m a gardening expert – there’s an easy way to start your seeds growing with a household item you’d normally throw away
GREENTHUMBS have been benefiting from an easy new way to get their garden seeds growing thanks to an expert tip.
It includes an item commonly found around the house that you would ordinarily likely toss out.
The timely tip in time for planting season from involves using toilet paper and paper towel tubes!
Save the tubes and cut them into two-inch lengths before placing them in a waterproof tray.
Then simply fill the tubes with potting soil and start planting your seeds.
According to the site, when you're ready to move them into the garden, they can be planted right in the tubes and, because it's cardboard, they'll decompose organically.
Family Handyman says to be sure to keep the tube below the surface of the soil to ensure no moisture is wicked away from the seedling's roots.
The site also provides other expert hacks to get your garden growing and remain well-groomed.
If you've been having trouble starting seeds or cuttings, it recommends trying a soda bottle greenhouse.
Simply cut the bottom off a large soda bottle and remove the label.
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Each seed then gets its very own micro greenhouse and can be replanted when they're rooted.
Another hack it offers makes it easy to edge your lawn, garden or flowerbed, simply lay down a 2 x 6 plank.
While holding it in place with your foot, drive a flat garden spade along its edge.
Move the board and repeat for a clean-edged perimeter.
Ways to save on gardening supplies
Other useful tips the site offers are to:
- buy off-season and wait for sales to get the best deals. Usually in the peak of summer or after major holidays and in the fall
- recycle nursery pots, or even better reuse them. You can save money by purchasing the plastic ones and using larger ones for holding gardening tools.
Another way to save time and money is to use plants to landscape.
If you use plants and shrubs that require less water you will free up some time and save money on replacing wilting plants.
The key is to be vigilant at the beginning, according to experts, and once the plants establish a strong root system they will mature with minimal watering.
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