Gardening can be a fun activity for anyone. It makes people more creative when it comes to finding solutions for the uncommon challenges they encounter. It can be an exploration of sorts and provides plenty of entertainment for those who are patient enough for it. After all, online classes on plant care can only teach you so much—a lot of the real lessons can be learned only through experience.
With that in mind, here are a few weird gardening tips that you can use for your garden. Instead of purchasing another tool or a trendy new gadget, try these budget-friendly plant tips first!’
Add Coffee Filters to the Bottom of Your Pots
If you have old coffee filters lying around, place a couple in the bottom of your plant when you repot. This will help keep the entire plant (roots and all) in one piece when the time comes that you need to repot it again. Since you’re upcycling, this helps with money management as well!
You Can Grow Rose Bushes from Potatoes
All you need to do is take the right trimmings from a rose plant and stick it into a potato. This will secure the trimming and make it easier to plant. Once you’re done, just dig a deep enough hole in the ground and stick the potato in it. Remember, you don’t have to use a newly-bought potato. If you have one that’s no longer edible but is still firm enough, then that would do.
Use Eggs to Make Your Soil Richer
Are you the type who often purchases mineral-rich soil? If you are, then you know it can take a toll on your credit card. Fortunately, there is an all-natural and affordable way of adding nutrition to your soil. All you need are the eggshells from your breakfast eggs and you’re good to go! Just collect these throughout the week, then place them in a blender. Pulse until you get a fine powder, which you can then sprinkle or mix with your potting soil. This adds plenty of calcium and will make your plant’s stems stronger.
Add Diapers to Your Plants to Prevent Overwatering
If you are prone to overwatering plants like many beginners, there is one thing you can do to prevent it. Consider making investments in a few cheap diapers. Adding this to your potted plants will help soak up any excess moisture that it creates. By doing this, you can avoid the development of root rot, especially in plants you have yet to repot.
While it may sound unusual, this trick really works and can help you better understand what your plant’s needs are when it comes to water. Once you’re better acquainted with how much water your plant can hold, then you can stop using it.
Use Cinnamon in Your Garden
One of the most common pantry essentials that we have at home is cinnamon powder. Aside from using it on your hot chocolate, maximize the investment money you spent on it by adding it to your garden. Did you know that cinnamon is very effective when it comes to preventing the growth of fungus in plants?
Every plant owner knows how difficult it can be to make sure that fungus doesn’t develop on our beloved greens. What you can do is dip the plant’s root in some cinnamon before placing it in the ground. This will not harm it in any way and can actually make it healthier!
When it comes to your garden, a bit of research and creativity will go a long way. Give our tips a try and you might be surprised at the degree of improvement in your plants!
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