Surely you’ve done everything to make your garden thrive. Changing your watering methods, talking to your plants to make them grow, watching their leaves, buying pest control, changing the soil and even doing the rain dance if the plants need more liquid.
But there are “strange” techniques for improving the vitality of your garden. One of them is using toilet paper tubes. That’s right, those cardboard tubes that we find once the paper is completely finished have a use and you shouldn’t just throw them away.
Why toilet paper tubes are good for the garden
The first and most important thing to know is that toilet paper rolls must be completely clean of paper; that is, only the cardboard should be used. So before using them in your garden, make sure there are no traces of other materials.
The reason is that they are used for composting your plants. Cardboard decomposes easily, adding carbon to the compost and helping to balance the organic waste rich in nitrogen. It also enriches the soil, reduces waste and promotes ecological recycling practices. In other words, you not only help the environment, but also your garden.
Other experts claim that this material helps to attract worms. This is because it is an excellent bedding material for your compost and over time it becomes a food source for insects. It also helps to absorb excess moisture and provide aeration. You may be wondering here, “Why are worms important in your garden?”
Basically because these insects are known for their ability to improve soil structure. As they move through the soil, they create tunnels that help aerate the soil, which consequently improves permeability, allowing better air and water circulation. In other words, it facilitates plant development.
Another important point is that they contribute to soil fertility by decomposing leaves and other organic matter. Experts say that their digestion transforms these materials into humus, a key component of fertile soil that is rich in nutrients and improves the soil’s capacity to retain water and nutrients, which directly benefits plant growth.
In short, the cardboard from toilet paper tubes can be composted or used as food scraps for plants. The material itself helps to balance garden waste and attracts worms that end up making it more fertile. This is excellent for the long-term health of your flowers.
