9. Planters that Glow in the Dark
Supplies required: paint that glows in the dark and plants
Making It Cost: $12*
When summer arrives, adding lighting to the yard can be a pleasant way to create atmosphere, but going fancy can sometimes translate into a very expensive endeavour. Actually, a coat or two of paint could be all that’s needed to create a stylish outdoor area.
All you have to do, if you already have the planters, is spend about $12 on some glow-in-the-dark paint from an online retailer like Amazon. Just paint the planters, then observe how your landscape comes to life at night! Even if purchasing pot requires spending $15, it’s still a great deal.
10. Fertiliser using Epsom Salts
Water, a spray bottle, and Epsom salt are the required materials.
Making Cost: $9.48* (seven-pound bag, Pennington)
Most likely, when you think of Epsom salts, you think of home remedies. However, Epsom salts are not just beneficial to people. The magnesium in the salt can also be beneficial to our plants. At Home Depot, a seven-pound bag of Pennington Epsom Salt is available for less than $10.
Epsom salt’s magnesium promotes chlorophyll synthesis, food absorption, and seed germination. In one gallon of water, dilute two teaspoons of Epsom salt. Once a month, sprinkle plants with the mixture that you put in a spray bottle. This gardening tip is very useful for veggies and roses.
11. Planter for Chimney Flue
Materials Required: gravel, circular saw, and chimney flue
Making Cost: $50*
One option for creating your own terracotta planter is to use a chimney flue. You will need to buy three-foot clay flue liner lengths from a brick source, which should cost about $15 each. With a circular saw fitted with a cutting wheel, cut the chimney flues to various heights.
For drainage, fill each flue with gravel. You will add potting soil at the top, so leave eight inches there. The flues should be placed anywhere in your yard, with the ends somewhat buried in the ground. No matter how cold the flues become, the liners won’t break.
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