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One gardener shared a clever hack to repurpose plastic food packaging to protect growing fruits from hungry critters.
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Clever Garden Hack: Protecting Melons and Figs with Reused Plastic Containers
A North Texas gardener is sharing an innovative method for protecting ripening fruits from pests. The technique involves repurposing clear plastic fruit containers, often discarded after grocery shopping. These containers are placed over developing melons and figs in the garden each evening to deter animals like mice and rabbits. The gardener emphasizes the importance of removing the covers in the morning to prevent the fruit from overheating in the sun. This sustainable approach highlights the benefits of reuse and upcycling in urban gardening environments.
