11. Grow Plants in Toilet Paper Rolls
Toilet paper rolls make excellent biodegradable seedling starters.
✅ How to use: Fill rolls with soil, plant seeds, and transplant them into the garden when ready.
12. Hydrogen Peroxide for Root Health
Hydrogen peroxide aerates the soil and kills harmful bacteria, preventing root rot.
✅ How to use: Mix 1 part 3% hydrogen peroxide with 4 parts water and water plants occasionally.
13. DIY Self-Watering System with Plastic Bottles
A slow-release watering system keeps plants hydrated, especially during hot weather.
✅ How to use: Poke holes in a plastic bottle, fill it with water, and bury it near plant roots.
14. Use Egg Cartons for Seed Starters
Egg cartons are biodegradable and make great seedling containers.
✅ How to use: Fill each compartment with soil, plant seeds, and transplant when seedlings grow.
15. Grow Companion Plants to Repel Pests
Certain plants naturally repel insects and pests when planted together.
✅ Best combinations:
- Basil with tomatoes (repels aphids)
- Marigolds with vegetables (deters nematodes)
- Lavender with roses (keeps mosquitoes away)
16. Use Plastic Forks to Keep Animals Away
Plastic forks placed around plants deter rabbits, cats, and other animals from digging up your garden.
✅ How to use: Stick plastic forks into the soil with the tines facing up.
17. Reuse Cooking Water for Plants
Water used for boiling vegetables contains nutrients that plants love.
✅ How to use: Let the water cool and use it to water plants instead of wasting it.
18. Place a Sponge in Pots for Moisture Control
A sponge at the bottom of a pot absorbs excess water and slowly releases it, preventing overwatering and root rot.
✅ How to use: Place a clean sponge in the bottom of the pot before adding soil and plants.
19. Use Sugar to Revive Wilting Plants
Sugar provides a quick energy boost to struggling plants.
✅ How to use: Mix 2 tablespoons of sugar with 1 quart of water and pour at the plant’s base.
20. Hang CDs to Deter Birds
Old CDs reflect light, scaring birds away from fruit trees and vegetable gardens.
✅ How to use: Hang CDs from branches with string to keep birds at bay.
By using these 20 simple gardening hacks, you can improve plant health, boost productivity, and make gardening easier and more efficient. Try them out and watch your garden thrive! 🌱🌿🌻
Which of these gardening hacks have you tried? Let us know in the comments!
