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    3 Simple Garden Hacks

    28th October 2014 • General • Daniel Carruthers

    Snail Shell Cane Topper
    An abandoned snail shell makes for an attractive cane topper. Bamboo canes sticking up out of the ground or pots are a potential hazard, particularly when masked by leaves. A simple snail shell placed on top of the cane can provide valuable protection for your eyes. a snail shell on top of a garden cane

    Wooden plant labels
    wooden plant labels

    Instead of spending money on plastic plant labels why not take advantage of the twigs in your garden. Use a Stanley knife or a potato peeler to peel back the bark at the end of a twig to provide a clean visible surface on which to write a plant name. Fresh bark is usually easier to peel back. If freshly pruned make sure you put this in upside down or it might start to grow !

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjUJ1pvcZhY

    Wooden coat hook

    Next time you’re out pruning or cleaning up branches after a storm keep a look out for branch junctions that can be easily made into wall hooks. A rustic alternative to traditional coat hooks these can be jotted around the greenhouse or shed. A great talking point in the house and quite useful for hanging up your coat too.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSL1RTmcNro

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