Recycling old tights is a recommended space-saving solution in gardening by gardening specialists this season.
In the world of gardening, finding practical and budget-friendly storage solutions for plant pots can be a challenge. However, there are various options available that not only cater to your needs but also add a touch of intentionality to your garden space.
Marta Pawlik, the co-founder of LAIK and News Writer at the platform, has been exploring alternative methods for storing plant pots. She found that using old tights, while a popular choice, may not always be the most effective solution. Over time, the tights can sag, causing the pots to knock around and become more trouble than they are worth.
Instead, Marta suggests using forgiving materials like fleece or raffia to tie plants gently without bruising leaves. These materials can substitute old tights for securing plants in pots. Another option is filling large planters with affordable materials such as rocks, pool noodles, or plastic bottles to take up excess space and support plants without using fabric.
For those looking to organize garden tools and small pots, using pots, buckets, or wooden pallets can provide a tidy growing or storage area. These solutions are not only practical but can also serve as decorative solutions for your garden.
If you're dealing with small garden spaces, Kezia Reynolds suggests using old tights as a storage solution. However, Chrissie Handley, Lawn Care Specialist and Gardening Expert at Online Turf, advises considering the size of the tights to ensure they can stretch around the plant pots and provide enough airflow.
If you're concerned about the environmental impact, using old tights for plant pot storage is a way to upcycle and prevent them from going into the bin. Retailers like B&Q offer hand-in schemes for recycling old plastic pots.
In wetter months, wooden crates with paper dividers can be a more effective and intentional storage solution. They can increase storage space in sheds and keep the plant pots from blowing away, allowing for their reuse next year. Garden netting can also be used to create plant pot nets for hanging in the shed.
Michael Griffiths, also known as @the_mediterranean_gardener, demonstrates a method of storing plant pots using tights. If a pair of tights is slightly smaller than the pots, it can be used as a DIY dispenser by cutting the 'toe' off and allowing tension to hold the pots in place. The method involves cutting an old pair of tights in half, filling one leg with plant pots, tying a knot at the bottom to prevent them from falling out, and hanging it in a shed.
Marta Pawlik, who previously spent two years working on women's weekly magazines before joining the platform team, manages storage for some of her holiday homes. She now uses stackable wooden crates with paper in between to store plant pots, finding them to be more effective and better at matching the overall quality of her holiday homes.
In conclusion, there are numerous alternative plant pot storage solutions available that cater to various needs and preferences. Whether your goal is to support the plants, fill planter space, or organize garden tools and pots, these options provide practical and budget-friendly alternatives.
- In the quest for a suitable storage solution for plant pots, Marta Pawlik proposes using stackable wooden crates with paper in between, finding them efficient and aligned with her home-and-garden lifestyle.
- For those who are conscious about their lifestyle and the environment, repurposing old tights for plant pot storage is a sustainable choice, reducing waste and contributing to a greener utility room.
