Houseplant hacks: is it eco-friendly or risky to reuse nursery pots?
The Guardian ·
You want to garden sustainably but don’t want to transfer pests to new plants. Here’s how to decide whether to refill or recycle The problem Most plant people end up with a never-ending supply of plastic nursery pots, stuffed in cupboards or bags. Throwing them away feels wasteful, but reusing can transfer pests, fungus spores or disease to new plants. The hack Reuse them, but clean thoroughly first. Nursery pots are brilliant for houseplants because the drainage holes stop root rot. Water thoroughly and let the excess run out, then slip the pot into something decorative. Continue reading...
You want to garden sustainably but don’t want to transfer pests to new plants. Here’s how to decide whether to refill or recycle The problem Most plant people end up with a never-ending supply of plastic nursery pots, stuffed in cupboards or bags. Throwing them away feels wasteful, but reusing can transfer pests, fungus spores or disease to new plants. The hack Reuse them, but clean thoroughly first. Nursery pots are brilliant for houseplants because the drainage holes stop root rot. Water thoroughly and let the excess run out, then slip the pot into something decorative. Continue reading...