Lay this worthless material in flower pots for many benefits, try it now

Many people have the habit of reading newspapers, and before they know it, they have accumulated a lot of newspapers at home. If they take them out to sell as scrap paper, they won't even get a few cents, and keeping them at home takes up a lot of space. So how should they be handled? If you have plant-loving friends at home, you're in luck. Using them to grow plants really works wonderfully, and the process is very simple. Friends who are interested can give it a try.

Newspaper mulch on the soil

First, water the plants thoroughly, then lay old newspapers on the surface of the soil. If possible, you can put wood shavings or fallen leaves on top of the newspapers, then water again, and frequently spray some clean water on the newspapers. After a while, the soil will become very fertile. This is because covering with newspapers increases the biological activity within the soil, and the newspapers will also break down some substances, which increases the humus content of the soil and provides plenty of fertilizer for the plants.

Newspaper for pest control

Using newspapers for pest control may seem unbelievable to many plant lovers, but it is truly very effective, because the ink in newspapers contains natural citronella extract, which has a mosquito-repelling effect. Tear the newspapers into pieces, then evenly scatter them on the potting soil, then spray them with floral water, and it can achieve a pest-repelling effect. Doubting plant lovers can give it a try.

Newspaper for sun protection and moisture retention

In summer, plants easily wilt from the sun. If you pull up a shade net, many people find it very troublesome. If you move them indoors, you may feel there isn't enough light. So newspapers can solve this problem. First, wrap newspapers around the plant in a circle, then lay a layer of newspaper on the soil, so the sun won't shine directly on it, the soil temperature won't get too high, and the roots won't be damaged. After laying the paper, water thoroughly, and spray more water on the newspapers frequently. This way, the roots won't be damaged, and the soil is less likely to become compacted.