What are the benefits of using chopsticks for gardening?
Let me introduce the benefits and detailed explanation of using chopsticks in gardening, as well as some related green plant content. Let's take a look together!
Gardening is not only a way to cultivate our mind and body, but also a process of continuously discovering new values. Many things that seem useless in our daily life can be very beneficial for gardening. For example, the old chopsticks I'm going to talk about today!
Chopsticks are very common in our lives and are a necessary utensil in every household. For most people, old chopsticks are simply thrown away. Some families that burn firewood can even use them as firewood. However, these uses are a waste. Today, let me tell you how chopsticks can be useful in gardening.
1. Inserted into the soil as a watering indicator
As we all know, most chopsticks are made of bamboo, which has good water absorbency. Once bamboo absorbs water, its color will deepen. By taking advantage of this characteristic of chopsticks, we can insert them into the soil where the plants are growing. When needed, pull them out and check where the darkened part of the chopsticks reaches, and we can judge the moisture content of the soil.
This function is extremely important for high-moisture-demanding plants like orchids. For these demanding plants, we need to pay close attention to the moisture content of the soil, water when it's wet, and avoid rotting roots. If we wait until it's dry, the plants may already be wilted and yellowed by the time we notice.
What are the benefits of using chopsticks for gardening?
With chopsticks as a "water level indicator," you can check them occasionally and water the flowers thoroughly when they're dry without any trouble.
2. Chopsticks as stakes to support plants
Chopsticks are straight and tall, making them very suitable for use as plant posture specimens. For some small plants, we can simply insert chopsticks next to them and tie them together. If the plant is a bit taller and more lush, to prevent it from falling over, we can make a frame with the chopsticks and place it around the plant. Or insert chopsticks around it and wrap them with wire to make a fence.
The straight chopsticks surrounding the flowers and plants look like guards with their hands open, protecting the plants. With chopsticks as stakes, many plants will not fall over or become disheveled, especially plants like narcissus and fragrant snow orchid, which no longer need to worry about growing crooked.
3. Chopsticks as soil loosening needles, no fear of soil compaction
For potted plants at home, the soil in the pot is prone to compaction. At this time, we need to loosen the soil for the flowers and plants. We can use chopsticks to make holes in the soil around the plants. This can loosen the soil and increase its aeration.
Using chopsticks to loosen the soil can achieve the effect of loosening the inside of the soil. It's also less likely to injure the plant's roots compared to using a shovel. However, be careful not to make too many holes, as it's easy to cut the roots if you get carried away.
In addition to these functions, chopsticks can also be used to make a drainage layer and placed at the bottom of the pot. This can elevate the pot slightly, preventing the drainage holes from being blocked. It serves as a drainage function.
The above (Green Plant Enthusiast Network) introduces the benefits of using chopsticks for gardening, and the detailed introduction of the various uses of chopsticks in gardening for reference by netizens.