Plastic garden gear can add microplastics to the soil. Here are some alternatives

This year, consider not only the gardening gear and plants you bring home, but also whether they’re made of, contained in or ...

People Are Growing Vegetables in Recycled Containers at Home, And It’s Becoming a Low-Cost Alternative to Traditional Gardens

More people are turning everyday waste into growing spaces by using recycled containers for home vegetable gardening, and it ...
Reno Gazette-Journal

Bioplastic plant containers – the future of gardening?

A common frustration for gardeners is how to dispose of the plastic plant pots after you’ve planted your plants. We all are trying to reduce, reuse and recycle. Unfortunately, these pots are not a ...

Stop Wasting Plastic Fruit Containers! Turn Them Into Simple Seed Starters

If it makes good sense to you to find a way to use plastic fruit containers rather than throwing them out, here's an idea: ...
NOLA.com

Try growing veggies in containers. You'll save space and labor, but still get tasty results

Have you ever thought about growing vegetables in containers? It's a great method when suitable land is not available, and it's also physically easier. That makes containers good for older vegetable ...
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Don't let your plastic nursery pots end up in a landfill – do this instead

Recycling plastic plant pots may not be as easy as tossing them in a blue bin. Learn the best spot to take old containers so ...