Adorable DIY Hanging Storage
This hack requires a bit more muscle than some of the others on this list, and you’ll need some tools, too, including a shipping pallet, a hammer and some nails. Grab the shipping pallet and figure out where you want to hang it. Then, using a sharpie, mark the spaces on the wall where you’re going to hang your nails. Use your hammer to insert the nails and hang the pallet on the wall. Voilà, a rustic DIY storage unit!
The more rustic the colors, the better, but if for some reason you aren’t happy with the way your pallet looks you can always paint it before hanging it up. Just be sure to let it dry completely as to avoid getting any unwanted paint on your wall. Now, hang all of your tools on your new storage unit for easy access!
Just Some Paint and Some Rocks
Literally, just like the heading says – all you need to pull this next garden hack off is some large rocks and some acrylic paint and brushes. Get a game plan in the works and imagine a theme, or the way that you want your garden decorations to look. Then, paint the large rocks and let them dry for a night or two before placing them strategically around the yard.
You can get as creative as you want here and go as simple or as complicated as you like. For instance, you can simply use colors and designs, or you can go for your favorite film characters for something more entertaining. The possibilities are endless! Pro tip: with Halloween coming up, why not try going for autumn colors to match the natural colors of your yard this fall?
A Sprinkle of Epsom Salt
Epsom salt is something else that is super handy to have laying around the house at any given moment. This stuff has some insane healing properties that work wonders when you add a few cups to a bath and soak your sore muscles. In “float tanks”, or sensory deprivation chambers, they use a large percentage of Epsom salt with a little bit of water to make you feel like you’re weightless. Pretty cool, right? Well, it can also work that same healing magic on the plants in your garden.
Each time you plant something (anything,) whether it be a seedling or plant, adding a teaspoon of this miracle substance can help them stay healthy and strong as they grow. But don’t just throw the salt on top of your seedling and call it a day. First, dig your hole, then add the teaspoon of Epsom salt, cover it with another layer of dirt and then add your plant.
A Plastic Fork A Day Keeps the Critters Away
Okay, so maybe it takes a bunch of plastic forks, and there’s no guarantee that they’ll actually keep critters out of your garden, but some people still insist it works for smaller pests. The thing about inserting a bunch of plastic forks upside down in the ground in your front lawn is this: it looks tacky AF. But hey, if you’re determined to try anything to keep the pests from crawling around in your plants, you can give it a shot!
If you think about it, the forks actually do make some sense. After all, they serve the same purpose as chicken wire – to deter and block pests from certain areas. They won’t keep everything away, but they’ll make it less likely for snails and some animals from treading on your garden. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t have a drawer full of extra forks from takeout restaurants just rearing to go for this project?
All-Natural Mosquito Repellent
No one wants mosquitoes hanging around their garden. No one says, “Hey, let’s set up these plants so we attract as many of those little bloodsuckers as possible!” Quite the opposite, in fact. But so many mosquito repellants rely on chemicals to deter the itchy little bastards. Luckily, there’s a way to keep them away from your garden without spending too much money or risking your health.
If you haven’t noticed when you’re buying candles or sprays that are anti-mosquito, one of the main ingredients is usually citronella – which is one of the reasons why this hack works so brilliantly! This particular grouping of plants is enough to keep the bugs away on their own – no spray needed. All you need to do is plant some citronella geranium with marigold, lemongrass, thyme, and catnip. Bonus: your cats will love you for planting catnip – seriously.