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What Can You Do With Empty Grow Bags After Summer Crops Finish?

August 12, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

What Can You Do With Empty Grow Bags After Summer Crops Finish?

When summer tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and potatoes finish their garden careers, those floppy grow bags often end up looking like sad little gardening pancakes. Before tossing them into the trash, take a closer look because a quality grow bag can serve the garden for several more seasons, provided you clean it, inspect it, and store…

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5 Reasons To Use Fabric Over Plastic Grow Bags

September 13, 2021 by Steph Coelho 1 Comment

Fabric Over Plastic Grow Bags

  I love grow bags. They’re a great choice for gardeners with limited space, and you can bring them with you if you have to move. But should you use fabric over plastic grow bags? Which type of grow bag is the best option? Plastic will work in a pinch, but the fabric is my…

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How to Reuse Grow Bags

October 28, 2020 by Steph Coelho 1 Comment

how to reuse grow bags

  Grow bags are an excellent container option for the frugal gardener. They’re extremely versatile and work for a variety of plants. Did you know that you can reuse them from year to year, too? Here’s how to reuse grow bags and save money down the line. What is a grow bag? A grow bag…

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Found a Snake Under the Mulch? Don’t Reach for It Until You Know What You’re Looking At

Pulling weeds or spreading mulch can produce an unwelcome surprise when something underneath suddenly starts moving. A snake tucked beneath mulch, leaves, landscape fabric, a flowerpot, or a piece of wood may have been resting there long before you disturbed its hiding place. Your first instinct might be to grab a shovel, move closer for…

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Before Buying Cheap Seeds From an Overseas Seller, Check These USDA Rules

A packet of unusual flower or vegetable seeds for $2 can look like one of the easiest gardening bargains you’ll find online. But if the seller is shipping those seeds from another country, you’re not simply ordering inexpensive garden supplies—you may legally be importing plant material into the United States. The USDA’s Animal and Plant…

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5 Plants You Should Never Burn in a Backyard Fire

Fall cleanup can leave you staring at a pile of vines, weeds, branches, and dead plants that seems perfect for the backyard fire pit. Before striking a match, though, take a much closer look at what’s actually in that pile. Certain plants you should never burn contain oils or toxins that can become part of…

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