The problem with most biodegradable plant pots is that they don’t actually biodegrade. Usually made of wood or peat fibers, most of the pots also are treated with wax to keep them whole until they’re ...

Apr. 18—This story was originally published in April 2020. If you have suddenly become interested in gardening, then it is likely that you have already embarked on starting your seeds indoors in ...

Various paper and cardboard seed starting pots on a table along with a watering can, a pair of scissors, a key and some apples. - Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock Earth-conscious gardeners are always looking ...

What you use to start your seeds can set your garden up for success or failure. Sown indoors or out, these tools will make ...

After you read your Vindicator or Tribune Chronicle, it can be recycled as biodegradable seed pots to get your garden started. (Submitted photo) Spring is the time to start garden seeds indoors to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Did you know that up to 98% of plastic plant pots end up in landfills? Plus, the plastic they're made of does not break down quickly, which ...

Buy a plant or flowers and more often than not it will come in a pot made of black plastic that you’ll get rid of once you replant your new purchase. But that black plastic is incredibly hard to ...

Creating lightweight plant pots can be a game-changer for gardeners looking to reduce strain while moving plants around ...

If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of course, ...

Boost your success, save money and reduce plastic waste when starting plants from seeds this year. The options are many, so you are sure to find one that works for you. Reuse plastic containers for ...

The late and legendary football coach, Vince Lombardi, once said: “Mistakes are lessons by which we learn. When you learn the lesson, forget the mistake.” That quote has stuck with me since I first ...