"Don't Throw Away": How to Use Old Newspapers at Your Summer Cottage - Methods That Will Come in Handy

26.06.2024 14:18

Many people have tons of unnecessary and old newspapers on their shelves.

There is no need to rush to throw them away, as they may come in handy at the dacha.

Mulching the soil

Weeds are something that millions of people struggle with. This struggle is not always successful.

To stop weeds from bothering you, you can get rid of them using newspapers. You just need to put a few layers of newspapers on the ground and cover them with a little soil.

This method will not allow the grass to grow.

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Shelter from the cold

If the weather suddenly becomes cold, you can protect plants from bad weather using the same newspapers.

Wrap tree trunks in paper to protect the plants.

Packaging material

Transportation of flowers requires good packaging. Newsprint can be used for this. It will protect fragile plants.

Decor

Old newspapers can be used to make unusual baskets or flowerpots that can become a garden decoration.

Thus, newspapers are a useful material that can be given a second life.

Previously, we talked about how you can quickly and easily open the lid .

Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources

Content
  1. Mulching the soil
  2. Shelter from the cold
  3. Packaging material
  4. Decor