Wine drinkers and gardeners, get ready to rejoice because your two favourite things are coming together: a clever hack shows how you can repurpose old wine corks in the garden.
Instagram user @sustainablyamber, who focuses on sustainability and upcycling, came up with the idea to cut up old wine corks and repurpose them as feet for planters.
‘Repurposing wine corks as plant feet! Have you tried this easy hack before,’ she shared on Instagram alongside a video demonstration. ‘If you garden with pots, it’s usually best to elevate your pots a bit off the ground.
‘This helps with drainage and preventing water stains! I find wine corks are ideal for this. You can easily cut them to any size, and they can take a lot of weight. Plus, cork is fully compostable at the end of its life. So step on the pricey plant feet and repurpose your corks to save some money in the garden. Happy gardening and repurposing to all!’
Fans were ecstatic to find a useful way to repurpose old wine corks and took to Instagram to share their appreciation of this idea.
‘FINALLY THE MOMENT COMES! ***runs to giant jar overfloweth with corks*** it is time. Thanks for sharing,’ wrote one user, while another added, ‘Of all my cork reuses, I hadn’t thought of this one.’
Certainly, this gardening hack ticks several satisfying boxes between the compostable wine corks, the drainage possibilities for your flower pots, and even the simplicity of literally putting a cork in it.
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Speaking of hacks, last month, TV gardener Sue Kent shared her clever trick for banishing weeds for good by laying old jeans around the base of the plant before covering with soil.
Creating a beautiful garden encourages us to get outside and live a healthier lifestyle, but it can still be tough to manage. Anything that makes this process easier is a big win in our books. Especially if a gardening hack crosses over with our love of a nice glass of wine to enjoy in said garden.
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