Creating a simple trellis for your pea plants is a great way to support their growth, keep the peas off the ground, and make harvesting easier. It provides the support needed for your pea plants to grow vertically, which helps save space in your garden and keeps the peas off the ground, reducing the risk of pests and diseases. It also makes harvesting peas more convenient.
Materials needed: Sturdy tree branches (long and straight), rope or twine, pruning shears, or a saw (if needed).
How to make:
- Step 1: Choose long and straight tree branches that are strong enough to support the weight of your pea plants as they grow. The branches should be at least 6-8 feet long, prune or trim branches (if necessary).
- Step 2: Position two or more tree branches in the ground at an angle, creating an A-frame shape, or vertically or horizontally.
- Step 3: Dig holes in the ground deep enough to firmly anchor the tree branches. Place the base of each branch in a hole and fill it with soil to secure it in an upright position. Tamp down the soil to ensure stability.
- Step 4: Create a Support framework by tying the top ends of the tree branches together securely using rope or twine. You can attach shorter tree branches horizontally across the framework at various heights.
As your pea plants grow, you can continue to add more horizontal twine supports to accommodate their height. These crossbars will provide more surface area for your bean plants to climb. This method not only provides support for your beans but also adds a rustic and natural touch to your garden.
13 .Blanching Leeks From Toilet Rolls
This is a gardening technique used to produce long, tender, and pale green or white edible stems. While toilet rolls are not typically used for this purpose, you can use a similar method to blanch leeks using other materials such as cardboard or PVC pipe. Using cardboard tubes or similar materials helps create the desired tender, pale stems that are popular for culinary use. This method also provides some protection from pests and makes harvesting leeks more convenient.
Materials needed: Toilet paper rolls (empty), garden twine, or rubber bands.
How to make: Collect empty toilet paper rolls and Make sure they are clean and free of any residual paper. Gently wrap each leek plant with a toilet paper roll. Slide the roll over the leek’s stem to cover the exposed part, leaving the green foliage sticking out at the top. To keep the toilet paper roll in place, use your hands to press them into the ground. As the leeks grow, continue to add more toilet paper rolls to extend the blanching process. Ensure that the rolls cover the exposed stem to prevent sunlight from reaching it.
14 .DIY Plant Markers From Broken Pots
Creating DIY plant markers from broken pots is an inventive way to repurpose materials and help you easily identify your plants in the garden.
Using broken pot pieces as plant markers not only helps you identify your plants but also reduces waste by repurposing materials that might have otherwise been discarded. Plus, the natural terra cotta color adds a rustic and charming touch to your garden.