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🌱 Smart & Simple Spring Garden Hacks 🌱
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Eggshell Seed Starters – Crack eggs carefully, rinse the shells, fill them with soil, and plant seeds inside. Once sprouted, plant the whole shell—calcium boost included!
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Coffee Grounds for Growth – Sprinkle used coffee grounds around plants to enrich the soil with nitrogen and keep pests away. Bonus: It makes your garden smell amazing!
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Banana Peel Fertilizer – Chop up banana peels and bury them near your plants for a natural potassium and phosphorus boost.
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DIY Milk Jug Greenhouse – Cut the bottom off a milk jug and place it over seedlings for an instant mini-greenhouse that traps warmth and moisture.
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Cinnamon to Stop Fungus – Sprinkle cinnamon on seedlings and soil to prevent mold and fungal growth. Plus, it smells great!
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Sponge in the Pot – Place a clean sponge at the bottom of pots before adding soil to retain moisture and prevent root rot.
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Wine Cork Garden Markers – Write plant names on wine corks, attach them to wooden skewers, and stick them in the soil for a cute and eco-friendly plant label.
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Boiling Water for Weed Control – Pour boiling water on weeds in cracks or pathways for a chemical-free way to eliminate them.
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Epsom Salt Magic – Mix Epsom salt with water (1 tablespoon per gallon) and spray on plants to boost magnesium levels, making leaves greener and flowers more vibrant.
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Plastic Fork Pest Barrier – Stick plastic forks (prongs up) around seedlings to keep critters like rabbits and squirrels at bay.
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Reuse Cooking Water – Cooled vegetable cooking water is packed with nutrients—use it to water plants instead of pouring it down the drain.
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Companion Planting for Success – Pair plants strategically: basil repels pests from tomatoes, marigolds deter bugs, and nasturtiums attract aphids away from veggies.
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DIY Self-Watering Bottle – Poke holes in a plastic water bottle, bury it near plant roots, and fill with water for slow-release hydration.
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Use Newspaper for Weed Control – Lay sheets of newspaper under mulch to smother weeds while still allowing water and air to reach the soil.
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Grow More with Vertical Gardening – Repurpose hanging shoe organizers, pallets, or old ladders to create vertical garden space for herbs and strawberries.
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Sources: https://www.taskeasy.com/taskeasyTips/MOWLAWN/eightGardeningHacks?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.thespruce.com/gardening-hacks-to-help-you-get-growing-11693173