Insert an old broom handle into the soil near a large plant/tree and tie the plant to it for support. If needed you may want to taper the end of the handle to slip more easily into the soil.
Broom Handle Plant Support
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Category Archives: Outdoors
Pizza Box Compost
Don’t toss your pizza boxes in the trash. Pizza boxes with grease or sauce on them can be added to your compost pile.
New Uses for an Old Broom
Using a sharp knife, cut the tips off the broom. Idea: I haven’t tried this yet, but Continue reading
Beer Bottle Plant Waterer
The other day I almost picked up a set of beautiful glass ball potted plant watering aides. They consist of a glass ball with a long tube that you are supposed to fill with water and stick into the soil so that the plant is kept moist for a few days at a time. Besides the convenience of not having to water my plants as often or worry about them when on short trips, I thought that they were beautiful. As always though, I took a step back and thought about what I had at home that might serve the same purpose. Continue reading