Gardening Made Easy: Simple DIY Tips and Tricks for Every Gardener
Gardening can be a fulfilling and relaxing hobby, but it can sometimes feel overwhelming for beginners.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting, these gardening made easy tips will help simplify your gardening experience.
From creating eggshell seed starters to crafting a diy garden shovel, these straightforward projects use common household items to make your gardening more efficient and enjoyable.
Read on for practical gardening tips that will inspire you to get your hands dirty and your garden thriving.
This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.
Table of contents
Tools and Materials:
- Eggshells
- Soil
- Seeds
- Trading card sleeves
- Binder
- Milk jug
- Scissors
- Mini muffin tin
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How to Create Eggshell Planters
1. Prepare the Eggshells
Gently crack the top of an eggshell and remove the contents.
Rinse the eggshell to clean out any residue.
2. Fill with Soil and Plant Seeds
Fill each eggshell with soil.
Place a seed in the soil and cover lightly.
Set the eggshell planters on your windowsill to catch sunlight.
3. Transplant the Seedlings
Once the seedlings are ready, plant the entire eggshell in your garden. The eggshell will decompose and enrich the soil.
Using eggshell seed starters is an eco-friendly way to start your garden while adding valuable nutrients to your soil.
How to Organize Seeds with Trading Card Sleeves
1. Gather Your Seed Packets
Collect all your seed packets.
Fold each packet in half to fit into the trading card sleeves.
Insert Packets into Sleeves
2. Slide each folded packet into a sleeve
Arrange the sleeves in a duotang or binder for easy access.
By following these steps, you can keep your seeds neatly organized.
Crafting a DIY Garden Shovel from a Milk Jug
1. Prepare the Milk Jug
Clean out an empty milk jug thoroughly.
2. Draw Cutting Lines
Draw lines on the jug to outline your shovel's shape.
Make sure to draw the lines around the milk jugs handle.
3. Cut Out the Shovel
Using scissors, cut along the lines to create your shovel.
The handle of the jug will act as the shovel's handle.
This DIY garden shovel is perfect for scooping soil into pots and is a great way to recycle household items.
Using a Mini Muffin Tin for Planting
1. Press into the Soil
Place the mini muffin tin on your soil bed.
2. Create Evenly Spaced Markings
Press down to create evenly spaced indentations.
3. Plant Your Seeds
Place seeds into each indentation and cover with soil.
This simple hack ensures your plants are spaced evenly, promoting healthier growth.
Ready to try another clever garden hack?
Improve your gardening practices with these gardening tips using everyday items.
Whether you're starting seeds in eggshells or crafting a diy garden shovel, these tricks make gardening fun and accessible.
Try out these hacks and watch your garden thrive. Happy gardening!
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