Spring cleanup can be a real mess. If you cut your own ornamental grasses, that’s especially true if it’s a windy day and you’re dealing with taller grasses (e.g., Miscanthus, Panicum) blowing everywhere as they’re cut and fall over.
03.05.2024 - 14:20 / thespruce.com / Cori Sears
April is Earth Month, which means there’s never been a better time to brainstorm ways to reduce household waste and live more sustainably. Recycling everyday household items like plastic is an easy way to make a difference in your everyday life. Plus, finding creative uses for plastic items that would’ve otherwise hit the landfill can save you money on your grocery bill in the long run.
Here are eight smart and creative ways to repurpose plastic around your home so you can lead a greener lifestyle.
With spring officially upon us, it’s a great time to repurpose plastic bottles and containers in the garden to start seedlings or pot your plants.
“Cut the top off plastic water bottles and use them as seedling starters," says Sara McDaniel, renovation and DIY expert behind Simply Southern Cottage. «The bottle can serve as a mini greenhouse incubator.»
Larger plastic food containers also make great planters (just don't forget to poke a few holes in the bottom for drainage).
“This may seem simple, but rather than purchasing trash bags for my smaller bathroom cans, I reuse plastic shopping bags,” says McDaniel.
Plastic shopping bags can also be used for several other waste products around the home, such as pet waste (never buy pet waste bags again), diaper pail liners, and more. The best part is that you can officially cross small garbage bags and garbage liners off your grocery list and save some money in the process.
If you’re feeling crafty, Dan Dillon, CEO and founder of CleanItSupply.com, says plastic bags can be woven to create a colorful and water-resistant outdoor rug. While this may sound complicated, it’s actually pretty simple to do.
All you need is lots of plastic bags, some time and patience, and a pattern,
Spring cleanup can be a real mess. If you cut your own ornamental grasses, that’s especially true if it’s a windy day and you’re dealing with taller grasses (e.g., Miscanthus, Panicum) blowing everywhere as they’re cut and fall over.
Instead of filling your medicine cabinet to the brim, think about the types of bathroom items that you can house under the sink instead to save some space. While not everything belongs under the sink, there are many products that you can safely store there, experts say.
During May, the charity Plantlife encourages people not to mow their lawns. As well as attracting and helping wildlife, it's an opportunity to enjoy the sight of flowers blooming in long grass. Observing what appears – from interesting wildflowers (orchids, perhaps) to wildlife (such as grasshoppers) – is fun and, obviously, No Mow saves a lot of time. However, going the whole hog isn't for everyone. Those with children who enjoy careering around the lawn and people who entertain in their gardens won't want to let all their grass grow long. Therefore, a smaller No Mow area is more appealing and something that can be kept up throughout the summer.
If you showcase plants the right way around your house, they can make it look a million bucks! Flowers can be a great pick for this, and we have some amazing ones to do the job for you!
Not everyone has the fortune of living in their ultimate dream home the first time around, and even if they do, their tastes and needs may change over time. So, it’s more likely that homeowners will find elements and spaces in and around the house that they feel can be improved and updated.
Appliances tend to be the last thing we think about when we’re cleaning our home, but that also means they end up collecting the most dirt, dust, and grime—all as we continue to cook with them.
ICYMI, sustainability is in this year, and unsustainable gardening practices are out. Not only are sustainable gardening practices more eco-friendly, but they are also more affordable and result in a low-maintenance and ecologically balanced landscape.
If you need Ways to Grow ZZ Plants in your Home and Garden, you’ve come to the right place. ZZ plants can be grown indoors and in the garden and are essential to your home. Here are amazing ideas you can copy to showcase your ZZ plants.
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As the temperature starts to rise and the days get a bit longer, it’s easy to skip from spring into a summer frame of mind. But to enjoy the most that summer has to offer when it does arrive, there are some tasks homeowners should tackle now.
If you love decorating with the flowers that you've worked hard to grow in your backyard garden but are looking to change things up a bit when it comes to display, we're here to provide you with plenty of creative ideas.