Buy a plant or flowers and more often than not it will come in a pot made of black plastic that you’ll get rid of once you replant your new purchase. But that black plastic is incredibly hard to ...
Over the last decade there has been a dramatic increase in the availability of biodegradable plant pots, and I’m finding them everywhere from my beloved Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens (which sells locally ...
Egg cartons can be a surprisngly useful addition for those who enjoy flowering, as they're easy to find, beneficial for soil, ...
Plastic plant pots are often used once – to bring on plants from seed or transport them home from the shops – and then thrown away. While these pots are very convenient, such disposable items ...
George Katongole The farming season has got the habit of being pricey during the planting time of the year, thanks to the seeds, fertiliser and equipment that has to be purchased. Thankfully, seed ...
The costs of gardening can easily add up, especially if you’re looking to revamp your entire garden this season. But there are simple hacks you can follow to cut costs, a simple way to do so is to ...
The problem with most biodegradable plant pots is that they don’t actually biodegrade. Usually made of wood or peat fibers, most of the pots also are treated with wax to keep them whole until they’re ...
If you attended one of the many plant sales that occurred in Reno last week, you may be faced with an issue every gardener confronts – what to do with the empty plant pots left after transplanting.
Outdoor utility sink. The National Gardening Association says that the outdoor utility sink was a huge hit when tested by gardeners because messy tasks, such as washing veggies, stay outdoors. The ...