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Empty toilet paper rolls may seem like just trash, but for creative gardeners, they’re hidden treasures full of potential. Rather than tossing them in the trash, consider repurposing them in your garden. Here are 14 practical ways to recycle those cardboard tubes and improve your garden while reducing your carbon footprint.
1. **Biodegradable Seed Pots**:
Toilet paper rolls are perfect for starting seeds. Fill them with soil, plant your seeds, and once the plants have sprouted, transfer them directly to the soil. The rolls will decompose naturally, taking the stress out of transplanting.
2. **Plant Bookmarks**:
Cut the rolls into small segments and use them as labels to mark the plants in your garden. You can write directly on them or decorate them for an artistic touch.
3. **Seedling Protection**:
Place cut rolls around young plants to protect them from the elements or predators until they are tall enough to stand on their own.
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4. **Slug Protection**:
Cut rolls to length and place around sensitive plants to protect them from slugs that have trouble getting through the rough surface.
5. **Organic Fertilizer**:
Compost used toilet paper rolls to enrich your compost with biodegradable cardboard.
6. **Plant Supports**:
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