"I think you'll have excellent results." Gardener reveals clever hack using old cardboard boxes: 'It works' first appeared on ...

Old cardboard boxes may seem like trash to some, but for gardeners in North America, they can be a valuable resource that helps to create a thriving garden while saving time, money, and effort.

The author’s garden midway through the growing season, full of vegetables and pest-repelling flowers. How long does cardboard take to decompose? Find answers to using a cardboard weed barrier in your ...

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Cardboard is a great gardening tool because it's biodegradable. It improves soil health as it breaks down and retains moisture. You can use cardboard as a weed barrier, seed starter pots, vine ...

Flush with cardboard, the author adopts the common practice of using it as a mulching medium. Is cardboard mulch toxic? Recent research shows PFAS can accumulate in crop vegetables. A simple home test ...

Cardboard usually leaves the house folded and flattened, bound for a recycling bin. In winter gardens, it has taken on a quieter role as a surface cover laid directly onto soil once crops are cleared.

Across the UK, piles of delivery boxes are quietly replacing weedkiller and plastic pots in back gardens. From no-dig beds to ...

Mulch offers a wide range of benefits to your garden, from weed suppression to moisture retention. If you want to DIY your own, check the bathroom waste bin.