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Don't Throw Out Old Pool Noodles: Save Your Plants With This Garden Hack - Hous…
You can keep tall plants in container planters from bending or snapping over the planter's edge with a pool noodle that'll cushion the hard surface.
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Pool Noodle Hack: Simple Gardening Tip Goes Viral
A rooftop gardener in Canada has shared a creative solution to protect zucchini plants from damage. Derek Vincent, known online as rooftop2table, demonstrated how a pool noodle can safeguard delicate stems from the harsh edges of raised garden beds. In a short video posted on July 19, 2023, Vincent shows how he cuts a pool noodle into sections and places them along the planter's edge. "Sometimes my zucchini will grow over the hard edge of one of my boxes," he explained in the video. The simple hack has garnered over 11,600 views in less than two years, showcasing its appeal to home gardeners. Vincent's ingenuity highlights the resourcefulness of urban gardeners in overcoming common challenges. The video's success demonstrates a growing interest in sustainable and practical gardening solutions.
