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    Has anyone tried this tip? I'm not entirely convinced about the biodegradable/environmentally friendly comment at the end of the video but am happy to be corrected.

    Use A Diaper To Help Grow Plants - FaithTap
    When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it.
    If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.

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    Well worth a go Kitty, think my grandsons nappy draw is about to go one short

    Bleech added to cut flowers though?, not heard that one before.

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    • #3
      The crystals in the nappies soak up the water so you don't need to water often. I've never tried it, but I have read and seen videos on it.
      Last edited by cariann88; 14-05-2015, 06:18 PM.
      Carrie

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      • #4
        We had a thread on this a while back as I remember. I'd not be at all keen on using them anywhere near anything I was going to eat - not happy about the crystals which they sell for water retention so certainly not going with the DIY option. In theory I would use them for ornamentals but as I put all my used compost on the heap it'd still end up near my veggies when I mulch my beds so I'm keeping well clear.

        Some of us live in the past, always talking about back then. Some of us live in the future, always planning what we are going to do. And, then there are those, who neither look behind or ahead, but just enjoy the moment of right now.

        Which one are you and is it how you want to be?

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        • #5
          I've read about it too but the thought of emptying a nappy (even brand new) is too much for my delicate stomach
          I'm curious to know what the crystals are made of - can't be natural?

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          • #6
            Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
            I'm curious to know what the crystals are made of - can't be natural?
            They're not, I Googled it when I first read about this idea and found it quite worrying that so many of these things are in landfill

            Some of us live in the past, always talking about back then. Some of us live in the future, always planning what we are going to do. And, then there are those, who neither look behind or ahead, but just enjoy the moment of right now.

            Which one are you and is it how you want to be?

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            • #7
              I thought about the landfill problems too when I saw this. I think I'll give it a miss, though I'm sure I could get a nappy from some of the mums whi come in to work.

              VC, you have dogs, how can yoy be squeamish?

              I had heard about bleach but not vinegar for cut flowers Cariann. Always scared of fumung myself out of the house so haven't bough bleach in about 10yrs (ever since I nearly gassed miself )
              When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it.
              If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.

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              • #8
                I'm not squeamish about puppy poo - just imaginary baby-doo

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                • #9
                  Ha ha

                  Unfortunately it's not always imaginary at work. We get all sorts and once had a littly boy use a kids lunch bucket to be sick in. Eeeeuw
                  When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it.
                  If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.

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                  • #10
                    I like the smell of bleach........
                    Carrie

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