9 GARDENING HACKS That Actually Work

I use the inner cardboard tube from toilet tissue rolls to grow my seeds. You can plant them out and they are fully compostable.

I have lots of clover in my lawn and last summer when it was blooming I waited too long to mow and a bear used a tree to get over my fence. I have a video of him laying out full length in the clover and eating his way across the clover patch. Huge mouthful after mouthful. Didn’t have to mow when he was done! 😄 just found your channel and I hope you will do more inside your home also.

Best garden hack I've discovered, especially for folks with small yards, is to use a scythe to cut the grass. Seriously. Everyone thinks they are somehow slower and antiquated than modern motorized machines, but they are actually as fast or faster. Smaller, lighter, more nimble, zero plastic or batteries to foul the world.... and dead silent. Brand new scythes are available, with a wide range of blade types for whatever you might have in your yard. And, maybe best of all, they take up next to no space in the shed or garage. Thankfully, there's something of a Renaissance going on with scythes and there are tons of videos out on Youtube showing how they are used and how beneficial they are to the homeowner. I recommend Rob Stephen's channel because he's an enthusiastic gardener with a suburban garden that is immaculate, and kept up with a scythe. Watching him work is an inspiration.

I love my electric mower - no smell, no petrol, no oil and less noise. No downsides at all.

My friend has large rocks incorporated into the landscape. They just look like they belong there. They are strategically placed hose guides!

Dude. I have my grandmother’s three tiered candy dish! 🙌 Now I know what to use it for. She loved to GARDEN so I know she’ll be smiling down on me!

Congratulations on having your work in the Wall Street journal! My favorite hack and the one I will be recreating, is your copper plant tags on wired hangers.... Genius!!

I don't think Ive ever seen a video of things I've never though of, where I LOVE everything in it. Thank you!

I have the same hose problem...thanks for the idea...and congratulations...your vids are worthy of recognition...

I think the hose guards were my favorite, but the little labels were absolutely adorable! I'll have to implement both into my garden ☺️

Pulo do Gato ("Cat's leap" Brazilian metaphor for a Professional Secret) 0:33 Grow from seed 😺#1 & #2 0:55 Plate germination method 😺#3 2:42 Seedling containers 😺#4 4:26 Protect cold sensitive plants 😺#5 5:35 Speed up lettuce starts 😺#6 6:39 Use lawn clippings 😺#7 9:24 Protection from watering hose 😺#8 10:33 Hidden plant supports 😺#9 11:38 Recycled garde

That label hack is next level.. Totally doing that tomorrow..

Those embossed plant labels just saved my life!! You now have a new subscriber and fan for the rest of eternity! Thank you so much. Much love from Texas :)

I just recently found the need for "hose guides". In the back I used pvc pipe but didn't want something so tacky on the front yard. I used 16" stump blocks from a removed maple tree. Put a planter on one and for the other I stacked up 3 gradually smaller stumps and put a birdbath plate on it with colorful rocks and marbles. Btw, I'm on a "save the Monarch" binge lately and Maryland is in their migration zone. Not only to provide a 'way station' of milkweed and nectar plants in a private garden but to encourage your local power company to participate in the Monarch habitat program where they plant regionally appropriate milkweed and nectar plants in their right-of-ways. Thanks for the tips. 👍

I really like the homemade soil block maker!! If you place a screw in the lid of the seasoning container, it would make an imprint in the top of the soil block for the seed!! You could screw it in or out, depending on the size of the seed & how deep you need it. meow!!

The water jug hack makes so much sense. I found putting a 5 gallon water jug in front of a heater keeps the area warmer while running the heater less.

I love the tag tip. I've been struggling with a "pretty" way to label my plants. This is perfect.

The hose guide is a lightbulb moment, why didn't I think of that earlier? It also took me a minute to realize my cat was NOT meowing at the door, lol! Also, I dig the battery powered mower. With the insane price of gas, I'm sure they will be a best seller. Thanks!

I highly recommend planting in empty toilette rolls. They start to fall apart right before you plant the seedlings outside anyways. You can put them with this kind of container directly into the bed and even helps to keep the roots moistured...

I use cone-shaped coffee filters to germinate seeds. I place the seeds inside and keep them moist. It’s harder for their delicate roots to get caught in the fibers when compared to paper towels or toilet paper.