Gardening can be full of do’s and don’ts, making it tough to find reliable advice among the myths and old stories. If you’re feeling a little discouraged, these helpful tips will give you a boost in your gardening journey.
From blooms to fruits and vegetables, you’ll soon become the talk of the neighborhood with these expert hacks.
1. Avoid straining your back by using a tarp or tablecloth to drag heavy soil bags.
2. Simplify weeding by soaking the soil with water beforehand.
3. Use a moist paper towel to test the viability of your seeds.
4. Soak your seeds to help them sprout more easily.
5. Craft eco-friendly seed starters with toilet paper rolls.
6. Try lemon rinds as seed starters as well.
7. Save space by growing potatoes vertically.
8. Enhance the sweetness of your tomatoes by adding a touch of baking soda.
9. Coffee grounds can improve your soil quality and deter pests.
10. Eggshells offer extra nutrients to your plants.
11. Substitute Miracle-Gro with Epsom salt for healthy growth!
12. Turn broken pots into plant markers for your garden.
13. Paint and personalize stones as decorative markers.
14. Consider placing diapers in your pots for better moisture control.
15. Create an inexpensive hanging succulent garden using a shower caddy.
16. Keep your plants hydrated with paper towels.
17. Lazy gardeners can use a plastic soda bottle as a water reservoir.
18. Propagate your own basil using store-bought cuttings.
19. The same goes for celery!
20. Onions can also be regrown from kitchen scraps!
21. When cutting succulents, avoid making them too short.
22. Bring life to walls by designing moss graffiti.
23. Coffee filters prevent soil from escaping through drainage holes.
24. Give your flowers a little vodka to keep them fresh longer in a vase.
25. Alum keeps your hydrangeas looking vibrant for longer periods.
26. Create a space-saving trellis using bamboo and zip ties.
27. Organize your seeds efficiently using a photo album.
Grab your gardening gloves and put these tips to use. Happy gardening!
Fact Checked, Written, and Published by Kevin Rodrigues
Kevin is the founder of Gardening Mentor, a website that aims to teach people to grow their own food in a limited space. As a self-taught gardener, Kevin has spent several years growing plants and creating gardening content on the website. He is certified in Home Horticulture and Organic Gardening from Oregon State University. He has a Post Graduate Diploma in Horticulture and Landscape Gardening from Mumbai University.
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