How many times have you come home tired from work? You don’t have time to cook, so it’s easier to order something. Besides the food, there’s always a soda or milkshake on the list.
I’m a big fan of shakes too! Every night, I go for a ride and stop to get one. One night, an idea came to mind. I was thinking about how cardboard can be good for planting herbs.
After trying it, I realized that it’s perfect for spacing spices. So, next time, don’t throw those drink holders away! Their tiny seeds go hand in hand with cardboard!
Prepare Everything You’ll Need
You can try planting cilantro, thyme, parsley, and oregano! Choose the ones you use often in the kitchen. That way, you won’t have to run to the store every time those spices are used up. Your meals won’t miss out on amazing flavor!
First, you’ll need cardboard drink holders, seeds, and potting mix. After gathering everything, it’s time to do a little planting! Are you ready?
Sprinkle Your Herb Seeds Into Drink Holders
I’ve already measured everything, so you won’t have to do that! The holes on the cardboard are spaced six inches apart, with centers four inches apart. These are perfect measurements for herb seed spacing.
First, you’ll need to wash the cardboard drink holders. Fill them with a potting mix and gently sprinkle the herb seeds into each hole in the cardboard. Cover them with more soil to ensure they stay well covered. After that, you’ll need to water them.
Place the herbs in the ground or in containers. Make sure to check for holes in the bottom of your pots. This will allow for the drainage that herbs need to grow. All that’s left is to take good care of them!
Advantages Of Planting Your Herbs In Cardboard Drink Holders
Cardboard drink holders can be useful in so many ways! When you place cardboard in the soil during planting, it will decompose and help improve the soil. This will increase the nutrients needed for healthy herb growth!
With the help of cardboard, weeds will disappear! It will prevent them from sprouting around your herbs. You’ll save time because you won’t have to pull them out every week!
Planting in cardboard drink holders can be fun, right? I always enjoy trying new things in gardening. Now it’s time to step out of your comfort zone and give this planting method a try!
All you need to do is order a couple of drinks and buy a pack of seeds. After you cool down with a refreshing juice, you’ll be ready to dive into planting!
Good luck!