And one green thumb influencer has shared a top tip to help your plants thrive by saving a common piece of household rubbish – a toilet roll
Toilet rolls might be perfect for a garden task(Image: Lourdes Balduque via Getty Images)
As we say goodbye to the cold weather and hello to spring, avid gardeners will begin to think about what seedlings they are going to put in their beds and planters. And one green thumb influencer has shared a top tip to help your plants thrive by saving a common piece of household rubbish – a toilet roll.
Gena Murray, who shares gardening tips on her ‘GigisGardenTips’ Instagram page says this piece of recycling is excellent for protecting young plants from pests. Not only are toilet rolls biodegradable, they also retain moisture to help your seedlings thrive into the summer months.
To carry out this seed-saving hack, grab an empty toilet roll and place it in the soil over your freshly planted seeds. Over time your seedlings will begin to grow through the tube until they peak out the top.
A toilet roll tube might have an unusual use(Image: AnthonyRosenberg via Getty Images)
The toilet roll can then either be removed or left to decompose into the soil. Gena says by using a toilet roll it gives your seeds and saplings a chance to become a full grown plant without being eaten by insects or pests.
So next time you find an empty toilet roll in your loo, think twice about throwing it away and give this gardening hack a try. Gena said: “Using toilet paper rolls as seed starters is an easy, eco-friendly hack.
“They’re biodegradable, protect young plants from pests and retain moisture. Plus, it’s a great way to recycle and reduce waste – good for your garden and planet.
“Truthful, I wasn’t sure if this was going to work. I’ve used toilet rolls to start seeds indoors but never directly outdoors. I’m very pleased with the way this turned out, and I haven’t lost any seedlings yet.”
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