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| Date | Tip |
|---|---|
| 2009-11-11 | If you have a broken terra cotta pot, save the pieces and re-use them: Take a few small broken pieces (1-2" large) and place them so that they loosely cover the drain hole in the bottom of any new pot that you are planting. This will prevent soil from draining out the bottom of the pot when you water, and promote good drainage. |
| Submitted by: Maggie | |
| 2009-11-01 | Make money to pay for a new patio/walkway/driveway by re-selling the existing material that you are removing! |
| Submitted by: Anonymous | |
| 2009-10-25 | An old cement patio can be reused to create a dry-stack retaining wall by breaking the cement into pieces that are approximately 12" x 18-24". Recommended max height is 30 inches. Consult do-it-yourself books or professionals for more details. |
| Submitted by: The GreenGardenPost Team | |
| 2009-10-10 | Ask the nursery where you buy your plants if they take back plastic plant containers. Many nurseries will take back containers that are 1 gallon size or larger. Unfortunately plastic plant containers are often not otherwise recyclable. |
| Submitted by: Ann | |
| 2009-10-10 | After you plant the flowers from a jumbo, cell pack or 4" plastic container, turn the container into a seed germination container. Start your own pepper, zucchini, or cucumber plants from seed. Can also be used to start unusual annuals or perennials from seed. |
| Submitted by: Ann | |