Thirty Amazing Hacks for DIY Gardening (and for Impressing your Neighbors!)

Published on 06/08/2020
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Self-Made Squirt Collar

Weed spray works as a highly straightforward and efficient weapon against alien invaders within home gardens. Irritatingly, weed spray brings its own issues. As mentioned before, this hazardous chemical also hits other types of plants too. Thankfully, spray collars can be made from trashed cans or buckets. Just saw the lids and bottoms off to form a lengthy cylinder. Next, stick the spray collar on top of weeds awaiting execution before squirting weedkiller within the container.

Self Made Squirt Collar

Self Made Squirt Collar

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Restoring Old Containers

Tupperware, plastic containers, and soft-drink bottles can all be repurposed into DIY tiny greenhouses for your flower garden and home gardens in general. These will serve as ideal seedbeds. Clean your container and then layer the bottom with soil. Next, plant your seeds within, minding that each one is spaced well enough to allow healthy growth. Seal the container, allowing for some air-holes, and place it close to a window in a sun-filled spot. This container will seal moisture while allowing sunlight to nourish each flowering plant.

Restoring Old Containers

Restoring Old Containers

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