Plastic garden gear can add microplastics to the soil. Here are some alternatives

Instead of buying plastic seed-starting trays, consider using a soil-blocking kit to make your own vessels. The kit’s metal ...

5 Easy Ways To Give Old Plastic Bottles A Second Life In Your Garden

Keeping plants hydrated in the heat can feel like a full-time job. Plastic bottles can step in as both watering cans and slow ...
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The plastic pot conundrum

This is part of a series with Perfect Earth Project, a nonprofit dedicated to toxic-free, ecological gardening, on how you can be more sustainable in your landscapes at home. “I have a nightmare where ...
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Gardener shares clever hack using old plastic cupcake tray: 'This is such a good idea'

Gardening is a great hobby with a ton of benefits. And it can be a low-cost hobby when you repurpose items you already have to help you get started. In the r/upcycling subreddit, a Redditor shared a ...

Don't Let Your Plastic Nursery Pots End Up In A Landfill – Do This Instead

Recycling plastic plant pots may not be as easy as tossing them in a blue bin. Learn the best spot to take old containers so ...
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Don’t Reuse That Garden Pot Just Yet—Here’s Why Cleaning It Matters

It’s a good idea to sanitize your plastic or ceramic pots to minimize pests and pathogens.