In summer, spread something worthless over the flower pots, and the leaves will grow thick, big and glossy green, easily filling the pot

Old newspapers can enrich the soil

Old newspapers can enrich the soil. Yes, you read that right. After watering the flower pot thoroughly, spread old newspapers on the soil surface and water once more. Before long, the soil will become very fertile!

Soil that has been exposed for a long time has very low biological activity inside. After covering it with newspaper, as the newspaper itself degrades, the humus in the soil layer increases, and the fertility is improved. You can also use black plastic film, cardboard or straw instead of newspaper, with similar results.

Note

Spray water regularly on the mulch to keep it moist, as this easily improves the soil structure. If conditions allow, flower lovers can sprinkle some wood shavings or fallen leaves on the newspaper. The effect will be much better, and there will be almost no weeds.

Old newspapers can be used to repel mosquitoes and insects

Flower lovers may find it strange, how could newspapers repel mosquitoes! In fact, the ink of some newspapers contains natural citronella extract, which can have a mosquito-repelling effect!

Some newspapers do not contain this citronella extract, so does that mean they can't repel mosquitoes? Of course not. Ordinary newspaper soaked in sesame oil can also repel mosquitoes, and the effect is excellent!

Method: Tear newspapers and waste paper into pieces, scatter them in the flower pot, then spray them damp with floral water or essential oil. These paper scraps will become a very good broad-spectrum insect repellent, and mosquitoes and insects will all take a detour!

Old newspapers can provide sun protection and retain moisture

In summer, if you put flower pots outside, you worry about the flowers wilting or getting sunburned; if you move them back inside, you feel there isn't enough sun and the flowers won't grow well; and setting up a shade net is too troublesome. So Huahua suggests that you still spread a layer of newspaper over the flower pot. It both blocks the sun and retains moisture!

Method: Around the plant, spread a layer of newspaper on the soil. The sun will not shine directly on the soil, which can prevent the soil temperature from getting too high and affecting the roots.

After spreading the newspaper, water thoroughly once, and spray water on it regularly. Water will slowly seep from the newspaper into the soil layer, so it won't hurt the roots from too much water, and you don't have to worry about the soil compacting.

Old newspapers can be made into flower pots

There are always some capable flower lovers who can make a beautiful flower pot out of any small object at hand. Of course, newspapers can also be made into flower pots!

Method

1. Cut the newspaper to A4 paper size, then fold about 1/3 of it.

2. Find a plastic bottle or glass bottle, wrap the folded newspaper once around the bottle body, then fold the overlapping part inward.

3. Use the bottle to press the bottom firmly. After pulling out the bottle, staple the seam together with a stapler, and a flower pot is done!

Flower lovers, aren't newspapers super useful?

Do you have old newspapers and magazines at home?

Hurry up and use them to grow flowers!

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