I’m a gardening pro – my Home Depot hack will extend the summer season in your yard during fall
A GARDENING pro has revealed his clever hack that will extend the summer growing season in your yard into the fall.
Central to his idea was a Home Depot item that was perfect for the job and inexpensive too.
His tip was super-easy too, requiring minimal DIY skills.
The brains behind the idea was Mind & Soil (@mindandsoil).
He has a huge following of over 220,000.
This green-fingered man is passionate about the benefits of growing your own food.
“It’s like therapy, but you get vegetables at the end,” he said.
But the arrival of fall doesn’t mean an end to growing your food, he said.
“This little garden hack is my favorite way to extend the season.”
He was going to create a micro greenhouse-effect for little cost and easily managed.
First, he said get over to your nearest Home Depot and buy a clear tote.
Once back home, he instructed viewers to flip it upside down.
“Next, simply drill holes every six inches along the side to allow for a little bit of airflow.
“Lastly, pop it over some of your shorter plants, such as these basil babies.”
Voila! Perfect growing conditions under a plastic tote.
“The top will help keep the rain out and warm air in.
“Gives you a few more precious weeks of growing,” he wrote in conclusion.
One commenter had another use for the tote.
“Nice. Keep the bins to use afterwards as composting bins. They are priceless.”