Gardener details ‘hammer’ hack for pulling weeds & the Dollar Store buy that keeps their tools dry when left outside
A NEWBIE gardener has already developed a trick that helps them wash their weed worries away.
A Dollar Store buy and other self-taught techniques kept their lawn looking lush in less time.
In a since deleted post, a Redditor shared their hack for removing unwanted weeds.
“I recently discovered that a claw hammer works great for removing creeping buttercup,” they said.
“I use the claw to grab onto the plant just below the crown and the handle gives me the leverage I need to pop them right out of the ground,” they added.
Home Depot sells a claw hammer for $7.97.
The affordable buy is described as featuring a hickory wood handle to offer a comfortable swing.
They also modified a frugal find to make things even easier – and keep their items dry.
“I use a Dollar Store bucket, with holes in the bottom – I put the holes there with a soldering iron – to carry my tools around the garden,” they said.
“And if I happen to forget it outside, at least my tools aren’t resting in water when I go out to get them.”
If you want to try the trick for yourself, Dollar Tree sells a nine-quart bucket with handles for $1.25.
Another tip ensures that they can grow better without any backbreaking work.
They shared how an old shower bench allows them to sit in the yard while gardening.
“It’s super lightweight, so easy to move around, and has holes in it, so water doesn’t accumulate on it from rain,” they said.
And that wasn’t the only trick they had in their toolbox.
“I also save plastic containers – and was gifted some – that I use for seed starting that I made drainage holes with using a soldering iron,” they said.
They also make their own DIY slug chug.
Easy gardening tips to save money, maximize space, and repel pests
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- Banana peels, vinegar, and coffee grounds are often recommended as natural fertilizers.
- Dollar Tree sells four packs of seeds for $1.25.
- Try a vertical planter like Amazon’s Mr. Stacky 5 Tier Stackable Planter, $35 to make more use of a small space.
- Use netting like the Garden Netting Pest Barrier, $8, from Amazon to keep away bugs that eat your vegetables.
- Try sacrificial planting to reduce the use of pesticides and keep pests away from your garden. Deliberately growing certain plants to attract agricultural pests can keep them away from the plants you want to protect. Examples include marigolds, lavender, catnip, and chives.
- For pesky weeds in your garden, the Grampa’s Weeder – The Original Stand-Up Weed Puller Tool with Long Handles, $45, from Amazon is a helpful tool you can use without having to bend over.
Other users shared their own gardening techniques.
“Excellent tips. Thank you. I’m forgetful and am constantly losing tools so I’m sure I’ll be using your bucket idea,” said one Redditor.
“My secret is that I use an old dog crate and some small animal cages that I have to protect my seedlings from squirrels until they get to be a good size,” they added.
“The squirrels could definitely still get into them if they really wanted to but we seem to have reached a truce this way.”
“I love finding ways to use whatever is available or free. I make a point to walk around the neighborhood on garbage night to see what I can salvage,” wrote yet another.
“My tip is to use an indoor greenhouse plus a heat mat for starting seeds. It saves so much time,” a Redditor chimed in.
“Let them sprout, then immediately when you see something green, put them in a colder place with light,” they continued.
“I use an old baby stroller to haul tools and plants back and forth,” said one user.
“I have a bucket buddy, it’s a tool belt for your bucket. Thank you for the tip of putting holes in the bottom that never occurred to me,” another commented.