Dont Throw These Away!!! 10 Great Gardening Items

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🌱 Chopsticks or crafted sticks can be used to support young seedlings, preventing damage from strong winds or accidental disturbance.

🥤 Solo cups are economical options for starting new plants, but they require added drainage holes to prevent root bounding.

🌱 Wooden toothpicks can help gardeners remember seed locations to avoid overplanting, potentially color-coded for different seed types.

🧻 Toilet paper rolls can be utilized as biodegradable seed starters, especially effective for protecting seedlings from pests.

🌞 Old blinds can be repurposed as durable garden labels by cutting, sharpening, and writing on them with UV-resistant markers.

🍓 Strawberry and blueberry containers serve as excellent mini humidity domes for germinating herbs and delicate flower seeds.

🌳 Clothespins can be strategically placed to guide the growth of tree branches, promoting a more ideal, outward branch structure.

🍴 Plastic forks can deter animals from digging in garden beds, helping protect newly planted or delicate seedlings.

🍶 Used water bottles can act as improvised greenhouses, providing a moist environment for seed germination when placed over soil.

📦 Brown paper bags are ideal for drying and storing seeds, helping maintain seed viability for future planting seasons.

Timestamped Summary

00:20 Daphne talks about maintaining her garden and noticing how many simple household items are useful for gardening.

01:17 Mentioning viewers can share their own household gardening tips in the comments.

01:20 Using chopsticks or small sticks to support young plants and protect them from strong winds and damage.

02:23 Utilizing plastic SOLO cups with drainage holes as inexpensive plant starters for new plants.

03:05 Toothpicks used to mark where seeds are planted in the garden to avoid double planting.

04:52 Toilet paper rolls, cut in half or thirds, as plant starters for small seeds.

06:39 Old blinds cut into plant labels with a UV marker for identifying plants.

07:22 Repurposing strawberry and blueberry containers as mini greenhouses for germinating seeds like herbs and flowers.

08:34 Using clothespins to correct the growth of tree branches, allowing for better fruit production.

10:23 Plastic forks as a deterrent for animals like cats, possums, and raccoons from digging in garden beds.

11:40 Saving water bottles to create in-place seed germinators for outdoor plant growth.

12:42 Brown paper bags for drying and saving seeds, also being an effective method for storing dried herbs.

14:47 Closing remarks, thanking viewers and encouraging them to share their gardening tips in the comments.

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Q&A

What can I use to support young seedlings in the garden?

You can use chopsticks or craft sticks to support young seedlings that might be damaged by strong winds or animals. Tomato clamps from the dollar store can help attach the seedling to the support until it can sustain itself.

How can I use plastic cups in my garden?

Plastic cups, such as Solo cups, can be used to start new plants. Make sure to drill or cut holes for drainage. They can be economical and can be reused for two to three years as long as your plants aren't diseased.

What is a simple way to keep track of where I've planted seeds?

Toothpicks can be inserted where seeds are planted to mark their location. This helps prevent over-planting or forgetting where you've sown seeds.

Can I use toilet paper rolls in my garden, and if so, how?

Yes, you can use toilet paper rolls to germinate smaller seeds like cucumbers and protect them from insects and birds by cutting them and placing them around the seedling.

What can old blinds from my house be used for in the garden?

Old blinds can be cut and used as plant labels. You can write on them with a UV marker and they can last for multiple seasons.

How can I use strawberry or blueberry containers in gardening?

These containers can be used to germinate herbs and small flowers. They act like humidity domes, simply add seed starting mix, lightly press your seeds on top, spritz with water, and close the lid.

What's a good way to correct the growth of tree branches without damaging them?

Clothespins can be used to gently bend and correct the growth direction of fruit tree branches without breaking them.

How can I protect my garden seedlings from animals?

Plastic forks can be placed in the soil to deter cats, possums, and raccoons from digging and uprooting plants in garden beds.

How can I germinate plant seeds using water bottles?

Cut the top off a water bottle and plant the seeds in the soil, spritz with water, and bury the top part slightly in the ground to create a moist environment for seed germination.

What can I do with brown paper bags in my gardening activities?

Brown paper bags can be used to dry and save seeds. Place seed heads inside the bag, label it, and store it in a cool dry place for seed preservation.