2. To drain, use old cans
Required Materials: Used cans
Making Cost: $0*
At least a few times a month, almost every household drinks some kind of canned beverage. Consider preserving them when you’re done using them rather than throwing them in the recycling. In fact, they might be a very helpful and cost-free gardening resource.
Utilising Vintage Cans for Drainage
As a drainage assist, placing a few empty Coke cans at the bottom of a planter before adding compost can ensure that your plants don’t wither and die before they even get off the ground. The goal is for everything to survive, after all!