New Use for Old Sponges

Posted on May 18, 2007 by Allie


Our houseplants need much more tending in the winter, because our house gets really dry.

No-dig-vegetablegarden.com has a great idea for keeping potted plants hydrated.

For potted plants, recycle old kitchen or bath sponges by cutting them into small pieces and mix with the potting mix. The sponges will absorb excess water but keep the soil moist for longer. It’s a great alternative to peat moss or soil moisture aids for smaller projects.


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