Contrary to appearances, bubble wrap can be useful much more often than just when packing parcels or securing other items. You can even use it successfully when cleaning the garden. Just a piece is enough and you will forget about the unpleasant pain and more. How to use it?
How to start spring cleaning in the garden? First of all, the lawn
The end of winter and the approaching spring is the time when it is worth starting the first cleaning work in the garden. This way, we will spread out most of our responsibilities over time and we will not have to worry about their excess laterwhen it’s time for more decisive steps. The first work should start with thoroughly tidying up the lawn, removing dried leaves, sticks and all other garbage. If the frosts are gone for good, you can carry out overseeding and the first fertilization in March. Thanks to this, all bald spots will disappear and it will grow thick and strong. On a warmer day, make the first cuts of fruit trees and shrubs, and if you have a terrace and garden furniture, it is worth cleaning them.
How to take care of your garden in spring? Time to plant
Early spring is also the best time to tidy up flower beds, prepare the area for growing vegetables and plant trees and shrubs with exposed roots. For this type of activity, we will need, among others, a shovel, a rake and a spade. Unfortunately, it is difficult for untrained hands to operate them for a long time, when we also have to use quite a lot of force most often ends with painful calluses on the hands. Therefore, before you get down to work, put on gloves that will significantly minimize the risk before it occurs. In addition, they will effectively protect the delicate skin of your hands against injury and stubborn dirt. What to do if corns still appear despite the additional layer of material? This is where the previously mentioned bubble wrap will come in handy. Just a piece is enough and you can be sure that the blisters will not appear again.
A simple trick with bubble wrap. Forget about prints A simple trick with bubble wrap. Forget about prints. Photo Private archive
What to do to prevent shovel calluses? It’s easy
The whole trick is very simple and will take you literally ten seconds. What is it? Prepare a piece of bubble wrap and then wrap it around the handle of the shovel, broom, spade or other tools. Two layers are usually enough, but you can easily adjust the amount to suit your preferences. Just remember not to overdo it, as it will make it more difficult to operate the shovel. However, soft foil bubbles will prevent similar bubbles from appearing on your skin, so it’s worth knowing this trick. What’s more, you can also use it in winter, when refreshingor during thorough cleaning with a broom.
How to protect plants against frost? Take a piece
However, this is not the only use of bubble wrap in the garden, as it is also perfect for protecting against cold. You can use it to cover both individual seedlings, flowers and shrubs, as well as entire flower beds and flower beds. It will effectively replace white agrotextile and is much cheaper. So if you notice that the return of winter is approaching and the temperature may drop significantly at night, grab a piece of foil and wrap it around your plants. They will survive unpleasant frosts. Once the cooling has passed, just don’t forget to take it off.
Source: Gazeta
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