20 Genius Gardening Tips to Save You Time and Money! β°πΈ (2025)
Get ready to revolutionize your gardening game! In this video, we’re sharing 20 genius gardening tips that will save you time and money in 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or a beginner gardener, these clever hacks will help you grow a thriving garden without breaking the bank. From clever ways to reuse and recycle to expert advice on plant care and maintenance, we’ve got you covered. So, grab your gardening gloves and let’s dive in!
**In This Video:**
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Turn trash into treasure: Eggshell seed starters & milk jug greenhouses
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Natural pest repellents (peppermint oil, coffee grounds, and more!)
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Space-saving vertical gardening tricks for balconies & small spaces
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Budget-friendly soil hacks & drip irrigation systems
β±οΈ **Timestamps:**
0:00 β Intro: Why These Hacks WORK
1:15 β DIY Seed Tape for Perfect Spacing
2:30 β Banana Peel Fertilizer Boost
4:10 β $0 Drip Irrigation with Plastic Bottles
6:45 β Stop Pests Naturally
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[Music] want to save time and money in your garden Here are 10 proven gardening hacks that actually work And no fancy tools needed Get ready to dig in and save some green No One Make your own seed tape Skip tedious seed planting with this genius hack Just glue seeds to strips of toilet paper or paper towel spacing them evenly apart Then simply roll out your seed tape in the garden and cover it with soil Water it in and then just wait for those little sprouts to appear it so much easier than planting by hand and you wo on have to worry about uneven spacing Plus you can make multiple seed tapes ahead of time and store them for future use This is a gamecher for anyone looking to start their own garden Ao two use peppermint oil to deter pests Keep those pesky critters away from your garden with a natural repellent Mix 15 drops of peppermint oil with water in a spray bottle and spritz it around the edges of your garden beds or pots The minty smell is great for humans but it’s a natural insect repellent keeping ants aphids and even mice away Reapply the spray every few days for best results Heck no Three Container gardening saves space Don’t let a small space stop you from growing your own veggies If you don’t have a yard no worries Just use containers Grow bags buckets even old milk cartons can be turned into planters And if you live in a hot climate try growing potatoes in buckets It’s an easy way to get started and it looks amazing Hack number four use eggshells as seed starters Start your seeds in eggshells for a unique and eco-friendly twist on seed starting Simply clean and dry the eggshells Then fill the bottom half with soil and your favorite seeds Place them in a heat mat and water when the soil is dry When it’s time to plant bury the entire eggshell in your garden The thin shell will break down quickly and provide nutrients for your seedlings It’s a win-win Five Repurpose milk jugs as mini green houses Protect your seedlings from frost pests and harsh weather with an inexpensive DIY mini greenhouse Just cut off the bottom of a clean milk carton or juice jug Place it over your seedlings and secure it with a rock or a piece of cardboard The clear plastic will trap heat and moisture creating a perfect environment for your seedlings to grow Hackno Six Use coffee grounds as fertilizer Don’t throw away those coffee grounds They make a great nitrogenrich fertilizer for your plants Just sprinkle used coffee grounds around your plants to give them a boost No Seven DIY drip irrigation with plastic bottles Water your plants efficiently with a simple DIY drip irrigation system Just poke a few small holes in the bottom of a plastic bottle fill it with water and bury it near your plants The water will slowly seep out of the bottle providing your plants with the hydration they need This is a great way to save water and keep your plants healthy without spending a lot of money Hack no Eight Use cardboard to kill grass and build beds Turn your lawn into garden beds with a little help from cardboard Just lay cardboard boxes or egg cartons over the area where you want to plant Then cover them with compost and mulch CA The cardboard will stop the grass from growing and eventually break down into the soil By spring you’ll have rich soil ready to plant your favorite veggies and herbs It’s a fantastic way to reduce waste and create the perfect garden beds without tilling the soil Hack number nine companion planting for pest control Companion planting is a natural way to protect your crops from pests and diseases Plant basil near your tomatoes to repel tomato horn worms and other pests Maragolds are also a great companion plant as their strong scent deters many common garden pests Plus they look beautiful and attract beneficial insects like pollinators Hack number 10 Use sponges in pots to retain moisture Overwatering and underwatering are a thing of the past with this clever trick Place a sponge at the bottom of your pots before adding soil and plants The sponge will absorb excess water and release it slowly keeping the soil moist without the risk of water logging It’s a fantastic way to keep your plants happy and healthy And there you have it 10 amazing gardening hacks that really work Try these tips and watch your garden thrive while saving time and money Which hack is your favorite Let us know in the comments below Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more easy gardening tips and hacks Happy gardening [Music]