13. Combine Soil and Peanut Packing
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Supplies required: peanut packaging
Making Cost: $0*
Foam packing peanuts are an excellent drainage solution for plants, but you should not use them for outdoor plants that are not potted. Pack foam packing peanuts into one-third to one-half of the pot for optimal drainage.
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The pot will get lighter as a result. Additionally, the peanuts have spaces surrounding them, which makes it easy for water to escape the soil layer above. Moreover, packing peanuts cannot be recycled, so this is a wonderful method to put them to good use instead of throwing them in the trash. Additionally, if you order a bundle, they are free.
14. Use Apple Cider Vinegar to Clean Your Gardening Tools
Supplies needed: water, apple cider vinegar, and a bucket.
Made for $10
There are a plethora of applications for apple cider vinegar, such as in the kitchen, garden, and cleaning. You can use it to remove rust from your gardening tools. This is one of the most widely used (and reasonably priced) techniques for rust removal.
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A bucket that is half water and half apple cider vinegar is required. Soak the tools in the liquid for the entire night. Then, in the morning, scrape the rust off the tools in a circular motion with steel wool, a ball of crumpled tin foil, or a brush. When you're done, you'll be astounded by how brand new your equipment appears.
15. Make Rulers Out of Your Tools
Supplies needed: ruler and sharpie
Making It Cost: $3*
Even though you can always buy a ruler to add to your assortment of gardening tools, you might find it useful to simply label the lengths and widths of existing equipment. In this manner, they are available to you when you need them.
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There are several situations in which using a ruler in the garden might be necessary. Certain fruits and vegetables, for instance, should be planted at particular depths in the soil. Accuracy is ensured by having a tool with the measurements on hand. Even if we believe we can estimate it visually, it's advisable to measure to be certain.
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