These 20 Gardening Tips Will Leave You Sporting A Green Thumb

They say that gardening is the best form of therapy. It could also be the cheapest.

I have the greatest respect for those who grow fruits and vegetables in their own gardens. I can not even understand the time commitment it must take to plant, water and harvest everything. I just barely had time to walk around the radius of the products at my local grocery store, so kudos to those of you with green thumbs.

That being said, I tried my hand at gardening few times altogether, each time with disastrous results. Long story short, all green, I touch turns to dust. I'm really good to make fertilizer for all plants I managed to kill, however.

So for those of you in the same boat as me, here are 20 tips that will make everyone think you belong on the cover of Fine Gardening.

1. Turn your plastic cutlery used in the garden markers.

2. No watering? No problem! Make one with an empty milk tank.

3. Store your packet additional seeds in an empty photo album.

4. Save your fast food cup holders for a great place to start growing your seedlings.

5. Reduce the number of tools you need in your garden by turning your rake in a measuring stick.

6. Create your own garden markers from rocks.

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7. Mix four liters of vinegar, 250 grams of table salt and a tablespoon of soup hand soap to make your own weed killer.

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8. Add layers to your pots will retain moisture, keeping your soil moist for several days.

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9. The paper toilet is also an excellent seed tape.

10. Start your seedlings in egg shells used for perfect biodegradable pot.

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11. Water your indoor plants with just a glass of water and a paper towel.

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12. Keep floor escape fund your pots with a coffee filter.

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13. Create this impressive hanging garden with a shoe organizer.

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15. Who knew you could grow seeds in a lemon?

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16. Soak your seeds in water 24 hours before you are ready to plant them.

17. Paint your old tires and turn them into unique planters.

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18 . banana peels are the perfect fertilizer to help grow your roses.

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19. Save the ashes of your summer camp fires - they make excellent fertilizer

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20. Do not forget to water your plants again with this automatic watering.

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