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60 genius gardening hacks you need to know

Life-changing gardening tricks
Pop teabags on your roses
Protect young plants with old flowerpots
Invest in an extentable hose
DIY a privacy screen
Pop seeds into ice-cream cones
Mount corner shelves in a small shed
Water pots after rain
Download a plant app
Water the garden in the morning
Double pot your plants
Craft potato growing pots
Fend off slugs with copper
Stick to a lawn mowing rota
Upcycle an old table
Line plant pots with coffee filters
Squeeze out weeds
Use bottles to protect seedlings
Protect with plastic forks
Dust seedlings with cinnamon
Make a DIY watering can
Fake colorful florals
Use seaweed as fertilizer
Clean decking and patios with a jet washer
Upcycle homewares
Build a crate potting shelf
Use a peg basket for hose attachments
Deadhead flowers regularly
Invest in a water butt
Be thrifty with eggshells
Make a herb garden from shoe storage
Create self-watering bottle planters
Reduce lawn labor
Deter animals
Secure climbers with zip ties
Make the fence two-tone
Invite natural visitors
Make a pallet hanger
Manipulate growing fruit
Keep garden tools clean and sharp
Grow up fast
Serve compost tea
Keep a compost drum in the yard
Keep a compost caddy in the kitchen
Use plant markers
Keep an organized shed
Use mulch
Opt for smart irrigation
Use a robot to mow your lawn
Plants by post
Use coffee grounds wisely
Opt for low-maintenance plants
Mow your leaves
Grow in raised beds
Use newspaper to kill weeds
Use white vinegar to kill weeds
Grow carrots in trash cans
Use the square foot method
Buy a garden kneeler
Plant seedlings in eggshells
Grow in storage tubs
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Life-changing gardening tricks

Need some handy hints for gardening? The hard work needed to maintain and grow a garden can quickly feel like an unwelcome addition to your to-do list. Never fear though, because we've rounded up the best growing tips and backyard hacks to make gardening easy and enjoyable. From a tiny backyard to expansive rolling lawns, click or scroll through our tricks that will ensure you have a plot to be proud of.
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Rachel Homer

18 March 2022

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