My seed starter is the easiest trick for new gardeners – everyone has it
You can now create your own garden with a recyclable item that produces quick results.
One gardening guru tips are so simple that there is no excuse for not getting a head start on spring planting.
Collin (@saltyacresnc) wants to show you his seed-starting trick using just one item that he says “everyone” has at home: a Styrofoam egg carton.
Aimed at novice gardeners, the “conveniently shaped” box has a flat bottom for any spot used to hold an egg – and can be a home for seedlings as well.
Cutting the box in half, Collin explained how the item allows plants or seeds to stand upright on the windowsill.
He hopes this advice will save many from the rookie mistake of “learning the hard way” that using cups or similar items that only hold dirt are not ideal starters.
That’s because nothing fits the shape of the inside of a windowsill better than an egg carton, which means there’s a good chance a cup will fall over completely.
Next, you’ll want to poke some holes in the bottom of each egg space in the box before filling it with dirt.
He couldn’t emphasize enough that this was the “best way” to start seeds if this was your first time getting your gardening feet wet.
The fact that it fits perfectly in your windowsill wasn’t even the best part.
Since you don’t need a grow light, his tip is completely free.
Need seeds?
Don’t worry: his seed company, Salty Acres, has got your back.
The brand sells a variety of vegetable and plant seeds, including the $3.99 Blue Lake Bush green bean seeds.
And the product had many satisfied seed-loving customers.
“I couldn’t be more pleased. My plants arrived quickly and looked very healthy.
“I followed the directions given and they are working well. I’m very excited! Thank you for providing such a great product!” said one buyer.
“They arrived in good condition and ours are now in pots,” said another buyer.
The watering process is also simple enough for any beginner: just grab a mason jar and a straw.
Just one or two ‘straws’ of water per morning is all you need to add to each space.
For best results, place the box on the windowsill, in the brightest light.
Many of his fans even had their own tips.
“I’ve always done this and occasionally put it in a plastic bag for a greenhouse effect, works great!” said one follower.
“Use the biodegradable ones. You can transplant the whole thing in your garden,” said another viewer.
“I use K-cup pods,” said a third audience member.
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Simple gardening tips to save money, maximize space and repel pests
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- Banana peels, vinegar and coffee grounds are often recommended as natural fertilizers.
- Dollar Tree sells four packets of seeds for $1.25.
- Try a vertical planter like the one from Amazon Mr. Stacky stackable planter with 5 levels$35 to make more use of a small space.
- Use nets such as the Garden Net Pest Barrier$8, from Amazon to keep away bugs from eating your veggies.
- Try sacrificial planting to reduce pesticide use and keep pests out of your garden. By deliberately growing certain plants to attract agricultural pests, you can keep them away from the plants you want to protect. Examples include marigolds, lavender, catnip and chives.
- For annoying weeds in your garden, the Grampa’s Weeder – The original upright weed puller tool with long handles$45, from Amazon is a handy tool that you can use without having to bend over.