Handy Hose Storage

The hose is always a mess. No matter what you do it just flops everywhere.

How can you keep it somewhat manageable?

Next time that you are shopping, pick up a round clothes basket.

Now you can just wind your hose into the basket and it keeps it neat and easy to use.

It is also easy to keep clean!

Bloomin Bulbs

When you are setting up your gardens you notice each year that there are a few gaps in your bulbs or flowers when they bloom, but when it is time to plant them you can’t remember where you need to plant them.

Next season simply place a clothes pin in the ground where you would like your new plants to go.

When the season is right for planting simply remove the clothes pin from the ground and plant your new bulbs or plants.

Easy Rooting

You have a couple of plant starts from a friend. You got them home and put them in a glass of water just like instructed.

Only problem is that they keep falling in the water. How can you keep them up?

Grab a piece of aluminum foil large enough to cover the top of your glass.

Punch as many small holes as you have plants and poke your plants through.

Now the plants can keep their roots wet and tops dry.

First Aid for Plants

Now is the time of year that little insects and fungus attack your plants. There is a quick and easy remedy for this that does not require any poisons.

In a large bowl, dissolve one crushed aspirin and a gallon of water. Place this solution into a spray bottle and spray on your household plants.

Most plants actually produce salicylic acid. This is also the active ingredient in aspirin. By spraying your plants you are helping boost their immunity.

You can also use this on tomatoes and most plants outside.

Easy Houseplant Fertilizer

You actually have a great fertilizer right in your closet for plants.

Epsom salt is high in magnesium and sulfer. If you use a solution of one gallon of water and about 2 tablespoons of salts once a month, your plants will love you.

You will notice that the leaves are bushier and flowering plants will bloom more often.