Gardening hacks are a hot topic with a number of impressive tips online.
Many of these hacks promise to perform miracles in your garden by either getting rid of pests or weeds or creating new blossoms never imagined.
Gardening hacks can help save time, effort, and money, and some unusual household items can help with the process.
Certain everyday items or leftovers are known to help give the soil a natural boost without the need to purchase fertiliser.
One such leftover item which can be used for gardening is empty paper egg cartons.Â
The clever hack shared for your garden by experts at The Spruce allows you to create a no-cost biodegradable seed starting pot.
Place the egg cartons on a waterproof tray and then fill them with potting mix.
Next, plant your seeds and water regularly to help prevent the medium from drying out.Â
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The egg carton section can then be planted in the garden once the seedlings are ready.
When planting your egg carton, be sure that no part of it sticks out of the soil, causing moisture to be drawn away from the plant.Â
The result will be your very own biodegradable pot, which works perfectly for any sprouting plant.
According to Garden Trade Specialist, 10 everyday items and leftovers can give the soil a natural boost without the need to purchase fertiliser include:
- Hair
- White vinegar
- Banana peels
- Eggshells
- Ash from the fireplace
- Coconut milk
- Coffee
- Potato water
- Green tea
- Matches