CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Social media is flooded with fans of the so-called “milk jug method” of starting seedlings at home. Seeds for almost any garden plant can be started this way, and it is especially ...

Our planet has been grappling with a global plastic waste problem for decades, but things haven't gotten any better with each passing year. As of 2025, global thermoplastic production is expected to ...

A DIY vertical garden maximizes space in a small area. This vertical planter uses a common container that people often toss ...

Person holding a plastic bottle of milk in the garden - Wepro/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Plastic milk jugs are part of our daily lives and often end up in ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to finding affordable garden tools, the best ones might already be sitting in your recycling bin. Although this can sound as ...

They're piling up in the recycling bin, judging you, and you just keep buying more. What if you could put that plastic milk jug army to work? Well, one user on Reddit's r/Anticonsumption forum found a ...

With the ongoing period of cold spells, it is crucial to take extra care of the plants in your garden. To assist you with that, a gardening expert has shared an unusual hack that will keep your plants ...

A plastic milk jug isn’t just something to stomp on and throw in the recycling bin. With a little ingenuity, you can put it to good use in the garden. Wash the jug out and hang onto the cap. Any parts ...

I know everyone is champing at the bit to get gardens planted but let’s consider this. It’s been a whacky spring and we could still get a frost or two before June and beyond. At some point, however we ...