28 Upcycles for the Garden

Step 19: Potting Soil Bags

Upcycle empty potting soil bags by using them to line hanging baskets and as "mulch" in pots.

For hanging baskets; cut to shape, fit into basket frame, poke drainage holes, fill with soil, plant up.

For mulch: Cut to fit pot, leaving a hole in center for plant. Slit and slide under plant and cover soil. Cover mulch plastic with pebbles, straw or wood mulch to hide it. The plastic will hold the moisture in pots during the heat of summer, saving water and stress on plants.

Comments

[sam.dating360]

I have used dog food bags that are multiple layers with waxy finish.

[lej619]

what about a piece of cardboard instead? that way it will compost and still do the job you want it to.

[sparkleponytx]

Yeah, you could use cardboard. It would work...if you could bend it to fit a curved basket.

But the reason I used the plastic potting soil bag is because hanging baskets tend to dry out really fast. The plastic lining helps to hold in the moisture and protect the plant. The good thing about plastic is you can rinse it off and use over and over.