If you're growing potted plants at home, the soil can sometimes become depleted. An urban gardening expert shares how to revive old soil and keep your plants thriving.
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Thefrenchiegardener (@thefrenchiegardener) is a gardening expert who teaches his followers on TikTok how to tend and grow their own gardens. He shows them how to use cardboard for a garden and how to grow unlimited strawberries. In one video, he demonstrates a simple way to add nutrients back into used soil.
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First, remove the old plant from the pot by digging out the roots. Next, loosen the soil and remove any compacted parts. Once the soil is mixed, dig a hole in the center of the pot and fill it with organic matter such as compost or coffee grounds. Add new soil and water to the pot and your pot is ready to receive your new plant.
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Growing your own produce at home is a great way to save money at the grocery store, but the cost of soil and new plants can add up. Tips like these and keeping an eye out for ripped bags at the garden center can help you save money on your gardening budget.
Those with large yards can save hundreds of dollars over the growing season. If you only have a patio, the savings won't be as significant, but they'll still add up. In addition to being a cost-saving measure, there's plenty of evidence that growing plants has a ton of health benefits.
“Viewing plants was associated with changes in brainwave recordings, reduced feelings of stress, fear, anger and sadness, as well as reduced blood pressure, pulse rate and muscle tension,” the National Health Service reported.
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Gardening has also become more popular in recent years: Today's Homeowner reports that “globally, sales of gardening equipment are projected to reach $120.5 billion in 2023.”
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“Thanks for posting!” one person wrote. “I only have potted plants in my backyard because I have a patio. I think I'll do this today.”
“I have a garden on my balcony so I have to reuse the soil,” added another.
Another simply said, “Thank you.”
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