NEVER THROW THEM AGAIN !! the sponges used are WORTH PURE GOLD on your plants in HOME AND GARDEN

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  • 👉NEVER THROW THEM AGAIN!! the sponges used are WORTH PURE GOLD on your plants in HOME AND GARDEN
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    00:00 NEVER THROW THEM AGAIN!! the sponges used are WORTH PURE GOLD on your plants in HOME AND GARDEN
    01:02 disinfect the sponge
    01:33 cut the sponge into very small pieces
    02:23 mix the pieces with the earth

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  • @gardenspluswithwilsey1237
    @gardenspluswithwilsey1237 Před rokem +1207

    I just saw this video and I do have some thoughts. I am a bit concerned in 3different areas. First, since the sponges hold water and it is dark in the pots, this could be a prime setup for mold to grow. Second, as the plants grow their roots will be entwined in the sponges and when it is time for the plants to be repotted into larger containers it will be necessary to remove the sponges from in and around the roots and could further shock the plants that are being slightly traumatized by being replanted to begin with. And lastly, this would not be good for plants that need to dry out between watering, such as geraniums (and many others). It could ultimately cause root rot and the demise of the plant.

    • @SUNROSE7878
      @SUNROSE7878 Před rokem +144

      These are very good points, totally agree, 👍🏾

    • @badboybullterriers4104
      @badboybullterriers4104 Před rokem +65

      I disagree most soils dont hold water well, so by doing this you hold a bit extra water that the plant will drink, you have holes in the bottom so mold shouldn't be an issue unless you over water.

    • @Ferret209
      @Ferret209 Před rokem +56

      Plants that thrive with wet media such as "lucky bamboo" Dracaena, water lettuce or Horsetail probably wouldn't mind this method as long as the rest of the soil was free draining. If the soil is compacted, the resulting anaerobic bacteria would rot the roots of most other plants. The ideology of this method is similar to the moisture control soils that are currently on the market(Miracle Gro), they are great for outdoor plants in the heat of the summer but detrimental for a regular houseplant in the long term. The key for healthy roots is appropriate soil drainage.

    • @gardenspluswithwilsey1237
      @gardenspluswithwilsey1237 Před rokem +72

      @@badboybullterriers4104 I hear what you are saying… however rather than putting something non-organic in the soil for moisture control, I would use something that will breakdown like peat moss. Also, mold can always be an issue when dealing with damp and dark… unless using perhaps a clay pot… buy even then there’s a risk. And… at some point you will need to deal with those now nasty sponges due to having to repot.

    • @nikosa7152
      @nikosa7152 Před rokem +1

      2322

  • @danw286
    @danw286 Před rokem +398

    Sponge is made from polyester or polyurethane. Introducing plastics like this into the soil means that any plants grown there will have trace amounts of micro plastics absorbed into them for decades.
    The effects of this are still unknown but have been linked to different forms of long term illnesses in humans and animals.
    Some form of micro plastic exposure is inevitable these days but making sure your plant roots grow directly into plastic is probably not the best idea.

    • @IzzersKeeper
      @IzzersKeeper Před 8 měsíci +32

      100% on this... very concerning to be putting plastics into soil. Please dispose of your plastic waste properly - in the trash.

    • @ntinakitsou8270
      @ntinakitsou8270 Před 8 měsíci +31

      A clever tip would be to use an old natural sea sponge which is an absolutely natural product.

    • @vickie781
      @vickie781 Před 8 měsíci +8

      You do realize that plastic is everywhere now… including soil, water, plants, and even inside of us!

    • @danw286
      @danw286 Před 8 měsíci +28

      @vickie781 Did you read what I said? Of course I realise. Why would you want to add more?

    • @albertjroyal
      @albertjroyal Před 8 měsíci +1

      The effects are known. Look hatder.

  • @SS-wk7fx
    @SS-wk7fx Před rokem +218

    Just watched this video about repurposing used sponges. I would like to share a couple tips. Instead of soaking the sponge for an hour with soapy water, add a little soap and water to the sponge and squeeze most of it out then place it on your plate in the microwave and cook for 30 seconds and it will kill the bacterias in it. I do not recommend using the sponges with edible plants as some contain PCBs which can break down in the soils and get absorbed by the plant. Also you can cause root rot in plants that don't need much like Rosemary and succulents. The person doing this needs to know what their plant's watering needs are. Doing this with plants like zygocactus, also known as Christmas or Easter cactus, the added moisture can prevent them from blooming. There are many plants that need to go through a dry spell, even orchids, in order to bloom. I'm a Master Gardener and we've discussed this subject numerous times at meetings and find there are more cons than pros. Best to use perlite or vermiculite. For typical houseplants that people buy, grow a while and toss or replace, sure, go ahead. For this who want their plants to mature and grow healthy, who value the time invested in the plant , so we can divide and share our plant children, stick to perlite and vermiculite. There's a reason, many reasons why gardening supply stores don't sell sponges for this purpose.

    • @phylis3917
      @phylis3917 Před rokem +1

      What about soaking sponge in plant food mixture after the microwave procedure?

    • @forestsprite5914
      @forestsprite5914 Před rokem +7

      @@phylis3917 you missed the whole point. Reread the comment.

    • @A.Walker.
      @A.Walker. Před rokem +3

      Thank you for this!💛

    • @ann7318
      @ann7318 Před rokem +6

      Also, the household chemicals we use when cleaning with sponges could be harmful.

    • @markjust86
      @markjust86 Před rokem +2

      is this actually a thing that some gardeners do then? does this actually help retain water at all? surely by putting soil on top of the sponge compresses the sponge so it wouldn't actually be able to soak any water up?

  • @Nagesh4489
    @Nagesh4489 Před rokem +79

    Hi bro, there is a possibility of water staying too long in the pot which may result in root rot or fungus development.

    • @loripatterson7882
      @loripatterson7882 Před rokem +8

      My thoughts too. Just don't water as often as usual!

    • @nicole9345
      @nicole9345 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@loripatterson7882 depends on your climate. In hot tropical places, damn soil saves the plants. I would not use those sponges in soil for food but anyt sponge like it works for non edible plants.

  • @Awake-Free-CT
    @Awake-Free-CT Před rokem +167

    I would be very careful not to use this in anything you plan to eat, like herbs and things because of the plastic from the sponges getting into the food. As that's usually why people grow their own veg/fruit/herbs is to avoid the nasties like microplastics and pesticides etc. But looks like a good idea for normal house plants. I just put a layer of stones like gravel in the bottom of the pot. I think it works well for drainage, as well as stopping the soil coming out the holes in the bottom of the pot.

    • @waynemartin8925
      @waynemartin8925 Před rokem +7

      How does microplastics get in plants?on it from water well hell guess if in water can be absorbed through z roots.?friggin microplastics in z rainwater.

    • @Awake-Free-CT
      @Awake-Free-CT Před rokem +16

      @@waynemartin8925 in the plastic sponges you fool. Not the rainwater. Edit- You know as the plastic starts to degrade it will be absorbed by the plants. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to work that out.

    • @waynemartin8925
      @waynemartin8925 Před rokem +9

      @@Awake-Free-CT well u rude dude.there is micro plastics in z rain along with roundup. Just never thought about plants ingesting micro plastics through their roots dude...they,plastics,are freaking everywhere. We all are livening in an experiment...

    • @Awake-Free-CT
      @Awake-Free-CT Před rokem +6

      @@waynemartin8925 sorry I misunderstood what you were saying. I thought you were trying to say that I was wrong about the sponges. And yes I agree with you that we are living in an experiment. Again sorry. Yes there are microplastics in the rainwater. I don't know why I just thought you were trying to belittle what I was saying. Again sorry! That's the problem with the internet. Things get misunderstood sometimes in the comments. Edit..I don't know why but when I read your comment it seemed as if you were trying to make a joke about it. I actually agree with you that the microplastics are everywhere. Including in the rainwater. People are apparently full of these plastics too. So the only was to safely grow food to eat would be to grow indoors and use filtered water to water them! One thing we can both agree on is this planet is f***ed unfortunately thanks to certain people.

    • @cherylanon5791
      @cherylanon5791 Před 11 měsíci +4

      Some sponges are made from vegetable cellulose, find those and avoid the polyester ones.

  • @garyrock2356
    @garyrock2356 Před rokem +99

    The thought that crossed my mind is you are putting more plastics into the environment. Some people might say that what with micro plastics, and even nano plastics, circulating already it's already too late, but there are other natural products like coco coir, a by product from coconuts, or compost.

  • @jeanwonnacott2718
    @jeanwonnacott2718 Před rokem +23

    Hi! Jeannie from Lakeport California here. I love tips like this, have always been a recycle nut, just ask my elderly clients!! I started in the 1970's, after a commercial showing an Indian brave crying, looking at garbage everywhere. I am 60 now. I woke up a lot of people to, if you do nothing else, just recycle. Some, refused, so I kept going thru their garbage myself. They started eventually. Some of their neighbors even started leaving me bags of recycling, cuz their apartments did not have cans, yet. They started bugging the manager to get big cans!! It took time, no one likes change, but it did happen! Please, everyone, at least recycle, cleaning of our rivers is starting, let's all help, by just recycling....

    • @Ellron23
      @Ellron23 Před měsícem

      Recycling is a scam perpetuated by the plastics industry. Look into it. Barely anything is recycled, save glass and aluminum.

  • @carolinewetton5965
    @carolinewetton5965 Před rokem +63

    A trick I use when potting a plant is to use the original pot to make a space in the new pot. Put a layer of soil in the new pot. Take the plant and root ball out of the original pot. Place the old pot inside the new pot and fill round with soil. Take out the old pot and you now have a perfect space to replant the root ball, after a bit of teasing out. Firm in the plant and water.

    • @whoswhoo
      @whoswhoo Před rokem +3

      I do that too

    • @rebeccawilliams2410
      @rebeccawilliams2410 Před rokem +1

      That's a brilliant idea!

    • @andrewcoffield5835
      @andrewcoffield5835 Před rokem

      @@whoswhoo Me too

    • @tinacaraco1893
      @tinacaraco1893 Před rokem +2

      somehow i just don’t understand this: original pot, old pot and new pot? Put old pot in new pot fill with soil and then take it out??? what??!

    • @carolinewetton5965
      @carolinewetton5965 Před rokem +3

      @@tinacaraco1893 🙂 Yes it appears to be nonsense but essentially when you are repotting a plant into a bigger pot you use the original pot to form a perfect size hole in the soil in the new pot for the plant. It just makes life easier.

  • @paramjitkaur-ck9pm
    @paramjitkaur-ck9pm Před rokem +95

    The sponge will soak up water and could cause fungal infection and root rot

    • @juanitosanpedro1906
      @juanitosanpedro1906 Před rokem +12

      Even without the sponge, if you overwater the plant and soak up the soil with water for a day or two, you will have fungal infection and root rot. The idea of incorporating pieces of sponge is to improve soil aeration, water retention and drainage, just like what the sponge rock, perlite or vermiculite does in the soil mix.

    • @lilianflynn1876
      @lilianflynn1876 Před rokem

      NO!

  • @annaa9241
    @annaa9241 Před rokem +7

    Genius idea! Why on earth didn't I know this before? Thank you. Anna from England

    • @MaryPoppins-tu1ms
      @MaryPoppins-tu1ms Před 3 měsíci

      Most stupid and silly idea of using that crap in your flower pots. Absolutely shocking. Never ever anyone do that. It will cause rot and the roots will grow through this crap.Get rotten 99%

  • @charmc4152
    @charmc4152 Před rokem +4

    Brilliant tip! Thanks for sharing!

  • @sallyragan3365
    @sallyragan3365 Před rokem +4

    Thinking I'll use this idea for hanging baskets in the spring since they are hard to water and dry out fast

  • @ferencagardi1756
    @ferencagardi1756 Před rokem +11

    Very useful materia, but the problem the toxic side and the micro plastic. :(
    pls use luffa pumpkin or hemp fiber, maybe the rockwool in too better from plastic(not the glass fibert)

  • @sweetbeat7
    @sweetbeat7 Před rokem +18

    Interesting topic. Yes plants love an airy medium to grow in. But should we all be throwing old sponge into soil like it's a landfill site? I don't think so lol, those chemicals could slowly breakdown and poisen you.

  • @charlieflyte
    @charlieflyte Před 9 měsíci +1

    This is a great idea for hanging baskets. I'm going to try it. Thanks 👍

  • @poorshotamnaidu7402
    @poorshotamnaidu7402 Před rokem +1

    Thank U ~going to give it a try and check how my plants grow ~it's always good to learn how to use stuff we throw away and put them to good use. Durban South Africa

    • @veribrunner7284
      @veribrunner7284 Před rokem

      Better not use sponges ...we have just too much plastic in our world...

  • @hayatthompson5618
    @hayatthompson5618 Před rokem +6

    Amazing idea Defiantly I will try it this summer I live in NJ USA I plant a lot of flowers and vegetables and I don’t go on vacation because of my garden It is huge and no body wants to come and water them for me I hope it’s going to work for me Thanks again

    • @Awake-Free-CT
      @Awake-Free-CT Před rokem +1

      I'd be careful about doing this with vegetables as they could absorb the plastic that those sponges are made out of. And you don't want to be eating plastic. We have enough of that with all the plastic they put in our food!

    • @hayatthompson5618
      @hayatthompson5618 Před rokem

      Thank you for sharing I hope people will think before they try it

    • @Awake-Free-CT
      @Awake-Free-CT Před rokem +1

      @@hayatthompson5618 No worries. I don't want to sound negative as in theory it's a good idea, but I had to say something as I wouldn't want anyone who had gone to the trouble of growing their own veg to still end up with microplastics in your food.

    • @Mattlawton-ft6ew
      @Mattlawton-ft6ew Před měsícem

      No dont

  • @johnwang9914
    @johnwang9914 Před rokem +47

    Reuse is great but this is also how microplastics get into our environment. Doing this with potted plants is one thing but in the garden, it will introduce microplastics into the water table. Of course, there's already miçroplastics everywhere, even in Antarctica...

    • @ottochristensen4841
      @ottochristensen4841 Před rokem +7

      Yes - and microplastics have been found in breast milk and in human blood.

    • @bizbizley
      @bizbizley Před rokem

      Half a sponge isn’t going to impact anything. Get a life.

    • @johnwang9914
      @johnwang9914 Před rokem

      @@bizbizley Sigh, what a little mind. Advocating a use is not about the use of just a half sponge but many. It seems that you're the one in need of a life if that's the only ad-hominem argument you could conceive of.

    • @theuncatchablelizard8495
      @theuncatchablelizard8495 Před rokem +3

      I was wondering the same about the micro plastics as have thought of doing this but not tried it for that reason. I wonder if any research has been done that would have info?

    • @tejugunda6043
      @tejugunda6043 Před rokem

      @@ottochristensen4841 ooo my

  • @MadamKP259
    @MadamKP259 Před 9 měsíci

    I don't know how many sponges I threw away, I like this idea. My name is Kefilwe from South Africa Gauteng. I recently grew love for gardening, vegetables. Thank you for this video

  • @a.j.b.8658
    @a.j.b.8658 Před 7 měsíci

    Fabulous idea! Thank you for posting this ❤

  • @SIC647
    @SIC647 Před rokem +7

    When I use decorative pots without drainage holes, I put these sponges at the bottom of them, and place the pot with the plant in, on top. That helps to avoid accidental overwatering.

  • @dianamorris5327
    @dianamorris5327 Před rokem +39

    Its a really good idea for trying to keep your plants moisture levels up, but, its going to introduce all opportunities for mold and fungus, and toxins from the decomposing plastic. I would like to recommend growing a couple of luffa plants. The luffas when dried become sponges for cleaning everything, and the used sponges can be used in your plants (please bleach the sponge to kill any bacteria). Great idea, just needs a few tweeks.

    • @mandandi
      @mandandi Před rokem +2

      Excellent suggestion this. And its natural too.

    • @ladislaoortiz8420
      @ladislaoortiz8420 Před rokem +2

      plastic does not decompose ....

  • @bridgetvinson6253
    @bridgetvinson6253 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for your video I'm new to your channel and I have learned something new which is the sponges that holds moisture.. I want to share this video with my mother because we do take trips and we don't want anything to happen to our plants❤

  • @as_j1022
    @as_j1022 Před rokem +2

    Your plants looks pretty & healthy🎉😍💖👍💐

  • @648Roland
    @648Roland Před rokem +4

    I try not to use any plastics in the soils I use and remove any I do find so I'll never do as you suggest.

  • @tinahillsdon2776
    @tinahillsdon2776 Před rokem +3

    Hello from Melbourne, Australia, love your videos

  • @premapadmanabhan841
    @premapadmanabhan841 Před rokem

    Valuable information! D sponge has been put 2 multiple use.
    Thanks 4 sharing dis tip.
    Hope 2 hear more tips. 💐

  • @nancymorando4044
    @nancymorando4044 Před rokem

    I am so happy to watch this video and it will be a great help for my plants if ever I will be away and won't worry they dried if not watered for few days.

  • @PurpleTube
    @PurpleTube Před rokem +5

    Most people would rather hear talking and not have to read an explanation of something. It’s still a good idea for house plants. Maybe short term because sponges smell when they don’t dry out properly.

  • @Robert_A_Keyboards4948
    @Robert_A_Keyboards4948 Před rokem +40

    Seems like a brilliant idea. However, how long have you been doing this? I ask that because of the possibility of the elephant in the room the possibility of root rot by the sponges holding the moisture. So if you have been doing it for months with no problems on all types of plants then it is all good!

    • @ridgebackpups
      @ridgebackpups Před rokem +4

      When I lived in Az in the 90's I did this. Now I live in a different climate I no longer because like you I'm afraid of root rot.

    • @lindasands1433
      @lindasands1433 Před rokem +2

      Does this person respond? I haven't seen any responses

    • @edomarpez1840
      @edomarpez1840 Před rokem

      @@lindasands1433 I'm sure he doesn't and my hypothesis is that's because he hasn't done this, it's just something he saw somewhere else or a not practiced idea of his done for likes and content

    • @lindasands1433
      @lindasands1433 Před rokem

      @@edomarpez1840 could be

  • @rhondamoffit6490
    @rhondamoffit6490 Před rokem +1

    AWESOME TIP!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!!!

  • @PaulHere1953
    @PaulHere1953 Před rokem

    Cheers, what a great idea, especially for my hanging baskets.

  • @Joy-si7su
    @Joy-si7su Před rokem +11

    🤠 it's a breakthrough which holds and controls water without wasting or spilling out. It also retains the moisture of the manure used for long time without drying. The spong never interacts to atmospheric changes.

  • @Electric-Lady
    @Electric-Lady Před rokem +7

    And that's how you develop root rot 👍

  • @thalyfe-pg8dk
    @thalyfe-pg8dk Před rokem

    A lot of good information being shared. I will use what I learn and try my best to grow some edible plants.

  • @isabelpalphramand1410
    @isabelpalphramand1410 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing your video, keep growing from South Africa🎉✨️

  • @JacWarner
    @JacWarner Před rokem +3

    Love this idea so so much!!!! I am always throwing out those exact sponges when they get greasy. I’m going to try this on another hack. Growing roses from rose hips. Thanks from australia.

    • @rustic35
      @rustic35 Před rokem

      Please don't put petrochemical products in your soil. 🤦‍♂️It's a stupid idea.

  • @glovanajnbaptiste2272
    @glovanajnbaptiste2272 Před rokem +8

    Good for plants that require frequent watering so you would have to water less often . Not for all plants

  • @gammtrix7244
    @gammtrix7244 Před rokem +2

    I have read some of the comments, but one that concerns me and you even touch on the topic. Sponges are made of chemicals and plastics, not environmentally safe and semi safe in small doses could be acceptable, but how safe do you feel eating the fruits and vegetables after they have absorbed the chemicals from the Sponges right into the root system and into the plant. It's a great idea, but have you looked at how safe it is. I grow because it's cheaper and safer to eat if we don't grow with commercial practice.... that's adding chemicals to our plants

  • @thisismexx214
    @thisismexx214 Před rokem

    Thank you the fantastic tip will pass this in to me dad much love from Liverpool 🇬🇧

  • @byjamie-hillierrubis
    @byjamie-hillierrubis Před rokem +5

    You forgot to put the green bit at the bottom of the pot to stop soil coming out 😉

  • @stevenjbeto
    @stevenjbeto Před rokem +10

    If the plants are edible, wouldn’t micro-filaments of plastic be absorbed by the plant? Would the micro-filaments negatively impact non-edible plants in any way?

    • @devanshsumariya
      @devanshsumariya Před rokem +3

      What about cocopeat

    • @stevenjbeto
      @stevenjbeto Před rokem

      @@devanshsumariya
      I am not sure of your meaning. Surely you do not suggest one justifies the other? I would appreciate your clarification.
      Thank you for your reply.
      -sjb

    • @devanshsumariya
      @devanshsumariya Před rokem +1

      @@stevenjbetohey!
      if you are willing to understand, then search for it! 🙂

    • @jcassel61
      @jcassel61 Před rokem +4

      We injest microplastics as it is. The plant will take the microplasic particles. It will go in the food. I wouldn't use old sponges for edible plants. I don't understand why the ignorance is coming back at you for your valid point. Otherwise, it's a great idea for non edible plants.

    • @tejugunda6043
      @tejugunda6043 Před rokem +5

      Yea we should use cocopeat instead of this

  • @filipinadownunder3539
    @filipinadownunder3539 Před 8 měsíci

    wow thank you for sharing your nice idea.

  • @eddiek0507
    @eddiek0507 Před rokem +1

    Watching your tips and tricks from Melton Mowbray, UK...
    😀👍

  • @addywick8941
    @addywick8941 Před rokem +22

    Makes sense to me! It uses less soil to pot it up and probably makes it easier to transplant the next time also!
    Thank you from Twig, MN, USA!

    • @thijsbergman2424
      @thijsbergman2424 Před rokem

      You liar

    • @__Andrew_
      @__Andrew_ Před 8 měsíci

      hi , please read other comments to see why it is actually a Very DUMB idea. maybe sort comments by newest.. xx

  • @mandandi
    @mandandi Před rokem +9

    I live in a dry area. I have been mulching and composing heavily for the past year. The soil texture and nutrient profile has improved a lot. This hack will take it even further with moisture retention, especially since there are rules in place preventing us from using municipal water for gardening.
    Thank you very much for sharing this.

    • @dianamorris5327
      @dianamorris5327 Před rokem +4

      Take more baths, use this water for your plants. The soap wont hurt most plants.

  • @laineywright2696
    @laineywright2696 Před 12 dny

    WOW! That is a wonderful hack that I will use this year.

  • @karenjarrett8904
    @karenjarrett8904 Před rokem

    What a great idea. Well done and thank you.

  • @susandonnely4879
    @susandonnely4879 Před rokem +3

    That makes perfect sense ,I have one question though, can I replant my fern like that as well??
    Thank you !!

  • @alisonmiller2708
    @alisonmiller2708 Před rokem +35

    I think that if you don't want to mix the sponge into the soil, you could let the sponge pieces sit on the surface of the soil mixed with a layer of woodchips to help keep the soil from losing water so rapidly in hotter weather.

    • @kgoblin5084
      @kgoblin5084 Před rokem +2

      or just put them as an unmixed bottom or midway layer, acting as a reservoir for moisture for the soil surrounding the sponge layer.

    • @azureyamu7652
      @azureyamu7652 Před rokem +4

      Actually, you can lay down a piece of black plastic garbage bag on your soil, cut a hole and to let your plant grow through it. It prevents the soil moisture from evaporating, maintains the warm temperature in the soil, and prevents weed from spouting.

  • @user-ti9rc9ke8j
    @user-ti9rc9ke8j Před rokem +2

    Идея интересная, надо попробовать, спасибо.

  • @elizabethraju8505
    @elizabethraju8505 Před rokem

    Great idea, thank you for sharing👍

  • @rhyanlumilay6317
    @rhyanlumilay6317 Před rokem +15

    actually the filter floss and sponges that I kept inside my pond filter outside without a cover occasionally promotes a free place for some wild plants to grow in it. I was surprised at first since I have no idea that a plant can grow in a sponge or filter without any soil, but the plants that was growing are not the same thing as my aquatic plants.

    • @ALLYRTV
      @ALLYRTV Před rokem +1

      You can literally just pause it

    • @dianamorris5327
      @dianamorris5327 Před rokem

      Growing in water. Isn't that hydro farming?

    • @susanrim999
      @susanrim999 Před rokem

      Water cress does very well without soil

  • @Ed19601
    @Ed19601 Před rokem +4

    You are using a brand new one, that's hardly recycling. Question is one can safely use an old one when it may have acquired grease and cleaning products

  • @HelenS.739
    @HelenS.739 Před 7 měsíci

    Truly amazing and Thank you for sharing 👍🪴👍🪴👍

  • @fukumoristar7176
    @fukumoristar7176 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for this i can used the old sponges

  • @biljka4496
    @biljka4496 Před 8 měsíci +4

    This could have easily been one-minute video, tops.

  • @EduardoMartinez-fk2pv
    @EduardoMartinez-fk2pv Před rokem +3

    To my eyes, that sponge looks brand new

  • @sabitclaver1941
    @sabitclaver1941 Před rokem

    Thank you for the very good information i'm about to throw the old sponge

  • @lavannyagoradia9694
    @lavannyagoradia9694 Před měsícem

    thank you for this tip! i got a brilliant idea!!!

  • @vivavita3769
    @vivavita3769 Před rokem +4

    I wouldn't put this sponge in soil. Mine mildews easily just from staying wet from kitchen use.

    • @juanitosanpedro1906
      @juanitosanpedro1906 Před rokem +1

      Mildews don't grow on sponge. It's the food particles that you lazily don't squeeze and clean out after each use.

  • @FreddieEggs
    @FreddieEggs Před rokem +24

    I heartily endorse this method - I've been doing it for a few years!!!! My great great great grandfather showed it to me and I don't have to buy any sponges anymore. My plants fruit regularly and the harvest is amazing. Up to 30 new sponges at a time. Think of the money that saves me - absolutely pure gold.
    Here's a great tip for everyone. If you like doing mosaics but can't afford tiles (they are expensive), simply use broken egg shells (remove the eggs first and use them for omelettes (yum) or fried eggs or scrambled but not boiled) and break into mosaic sized pieces. Have fun!!!!!
    UPDATE 10th Jan
    Harvested 27 sponges today with a few more ready to fruit soon!

    • @FreddieEggs
      @FreddieEggs Před rokem +4

      @@user-te7nz2ek9u Your gran speaks a lot of truth as Sponges are the devils work but hey the devil has the best music so they say, so it makes sense that the devil knows a thing or two about washing up. As for gooses don't get me started on them. Ate one for Christmas day at my great great great grandfathers house and he only went and overcooked it. Shame because the rest of the meal was nice. He certainly puts on a good spread for everyone. There were 27 of us round his table and none of us were hungry.

    • @FreddieEggs
      @FreddieEggs Před rokem +3

      @@user-te7nz2ek9u Wow that is really cool. Does that mean if I plant the sponges in a pot I'll get potatos or geese sprouting. Or both or some weird goose potato hybrid. I've got to try that, must get a large pot those geese might be a bit cramped as they grow.
      Here's another great tip for everyone. When you cook some eggs, put all the shells aside and when you have say 83, grind them up and use as a facial exfoliator. Saves millions of pounds a year!!!!!!!!!!

    • @FreddieEggs
      @FreddieEggs Před rokem +4

      @@user-te7nz2ek9u Our ancestors really did have some great methods, it's good to see that these traditions are being kept alive.
      Here's a great recipe for all the family that my great great great grandfather who is 57 has cooked every day for the last seven decades. It only uses one ingredient and is ready in 10 minutes - your family will be so surprised when they taste it. Best cake ever.
      Slice an apple and put it in a frying pan with some peeled oranges. Pour over boiling water and cook away for 20 minutes. Pour off water and add a tin of condensed milk, some sifted flour, an unspecified amount of cinnamon, 2 jars of saffron, 1kg of plain yoghurt, and simmer carefully for 1 hour 24 minutes. Then add some melted chocolate over the top, put a lid on and boil for 18 minutes 36 seconds. Immediately remove from heat and cool. Then pour over 17 eggs you have whisked the day before. Pour on top and whisper gently to it. Then put in the oven for 33 minutes 19 seconds at a reasonable temperature. Take out of oven, cool and throw onto serving plate decoratively. Throw over some icing sugar and yoi have the best cake ever. Good for breakfast, dinner, supper (not lunch). I eat it twice a day and my family and friends are quite used to it.

    • @ddempsey9642
      @ddempsey9642 Před rokem

      @@nealmorse6 lol

    • @Kitty-JuneOhSixJanTwentyFour
      @Kitty-JuneOhSixJanTwentyFour Před rokem +3

      Your great great great grandfather came to you in your dreams? Or was he a vampire? Or does your women in your family constantly give birth when they are aroun 12-13 yo? The method seems nice but migh be hard to understand if your soil is dry or it has tones of water soaked by the sponges on the roots so it may cause root decay me thinks.

  • @antemlinar3701
    @antemlinar3701 Před rokem

    @ Andjelka
    HVALA, SUPER IDEJA,
    DA , MI BACIMO I UNISTAVAMO PRIRODU.
    POZDRAV

  • @brendamanning4212
    @brendamanning4212 Před rokem +1

    I bring my Angel wing begonias inside for winter and they tend to dry out fast,if this works for them i will be sold.Thanks for sharing!

  • @anneg8319
    @anneg8319 Před rokem +6

    In settings, under playback speed, you can increase or decrease the speed of an individual video to suit your needs.

  • @sebeleg7835
    @sebeleg7835 Před 9 měsíci +10

    That's not a good idea at all!

  • @muchopomposo.6394
    @muchopomposo.6394 Před 8 měsíci

    What a great tip. Bravo..!

  • @sandykasi9329
    @sandykasi9329 Před rokem

    Hi thanks for the tip will definitely use it Sandy Kasi South Africa Kzn 🙏🙏🙏

  • @ivarhakuse8572
    @ivarhakuse8572 Před rokem +4

    Root rot is a worry that even I had while watching this and was surprised that others picked on it too. However reading others comments and their successes with it I think that as long as you don’t totally cover the base with sponge it should work fine as you have effectively made pools of water here and there and not an entire water logged base level. Just note how much sponge is used in the demonstration and how much of the base was covered by it.

    • @badboybullterriers4104
      @badboybullterriers4104 Před rokem

      Root rot would only happen if you over watered. like watering while you still have run off in the base tray. if you only water when its dry root rot or mould shouldn't be an issue.

    • @SS-wk7fx
      @SS-wk7fx Před rokem

      Yes, rot is an issue! Also, providing too much moisture to plants that need drying process in order to bloom like zygocactus (aka Christmas cactus), crown of thorns, orchids and more. Rosemary and succulents who prefer drier, would definitely get root rot. And with PCBs found in some sponges, not good for edible plants.

  • @powerofknowledge7771
    @powerofknowledge7771 Před rokem +7

    I actually did this with an herb garden. A layer sponge, rocks and soil. However, the sponge I used deteriorated. I was shocked because I didn't think it was biodegradable. However, it wasn't the kind that you used. It was a cheap version of the scotch brite kind. So perhaps there's something about that kind of sponge. Idk.

    • @modestoca25
      @modestoca25 Před rokem +14

      You're eating chemicals then...

    • @powerofknowledge7771
      @powerofknowledge7771 Před rokem +7

      @@modestoca25Right. That's what I was thinking too. No good.

    • @rustic35
      @rustic35 Před rokem +15

      Foam and plastics have no place in the garden. You'll just have a bunch of micro pollution being absorbed into your veggies. 🤦‍♂️🤣

    • @brianfitch5469
      @brianfitch5469 Před rokem +5

      ​@@rustic35 all your food is wrapped and packaged in plastic, your milk and drinks as well. Unless you live on a actual farm to no ingest plastics daily is impossible. However I agree that if you are growing herbs or even some of your own food the last thing you want to add is decomposing plastics to it.
      You remember that experiment In elementary school where you take the celery and place in water with food coloring? And watch them take on the different colors?

    • @rustic35
      @rustic35 Před rokem +4

      @@brianfitch5469 no, all my food is not wrapped in plastic and definitely not dish sponges. I'm guessing you're from the US? No we don't have elementary school, whatever that is and no we didn't do any celery/colour test in school.
      The plastic used for milk and whatnot is bpa free and classed as food safe and is nothing like dish sponge.
      I'm in Australia and we have great food standards plus, I grow, produce and catch most of my food. 🤷‍♂️
      The only things going into my garden and compost are plants, seeds and organic material.

  • @majidramsy3834
    @majidramsy3834 Před rokem +1

    Hi. Thanks for this informative video. Watching from Mauritius.

  • @jeanetteclassen-mt9jh

    Whow this is brilliant in going to try this when I plant ❤❤❤👍

  • @kathrynmettelka7216
    @kathrynmettelka7216 Před rokem +11

    Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. That's the mantra. You show us how!

    • @noab5101
      @noab5101 Před rokem

      MICROPLASTIC NIGHTMARE

  • @grandee7362
    @grandee7362 Před rokem +5

    Cud have finished the video under 2 minutes !

    • @big_mama5823
      @big_mama5823 Před rokem +3

      It was at a snails pace I lost interest and read the comments instead 😂

  • @kahytiyawolf9632
    @kahytiyawolf9632 Před 9 měsíci

    Hmm, I certainly wouldn't use this in a food garden... But maybe if you used a natural fiber sponge without the dye. Creative and interesting idea, holding water in the soil is so crucial. 💚💧

  • @topherpotter1976
    @topherpotter1976 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing..GOD bless

  • @SUNROSE7878
    @SUNROSE7878 Před rokem +12

    Don't bother with this hack. The sponges break down over watering and doesn't help keep the plant moist or nourished. I tried it, it didn't work.
    To help a plant water itself, find a CZcams video showing how to use a rope in a potted plant to make it self-watering. Works very well.

    • @juanitosanpedro1906
      @juanitosanpedro1906 Před rokem

      You don't clearly get the big idea.

    • @SUNROSE7878
      @SUNROSE7878 Před rokem

      @@juanitosanpedro1906you tell me the 'clear idea'.

    • @thegiftlady1
      @thegiftlady1 Před rokem +1

      Yes!!! Wicking pots are the bomb!

    • @SUNROSE7878
      @SUNROSE7878 Před rokem

      @@thegiftlady1 yes they are, love this watering system.

  • @roneldunn2944
    @roneldunn2944 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant! A wonderful tip! I am from Gordon's Bay in South Africa.

    • @veribrunner7284
      @veribrunner7284 Před rokem +1

      Sorry, but It's better not using any sponges, for the microplastics that are invading our planet

  • @mwvlogon
    @mwvlogon Před rokem

    I love the idea. Thanks sharing

  • @miriamruth1
    @miriamruth1 Před rokem

    Thank you from NZ and I love all your tips

  • @starseedenergy996
    @starseedenergy996 Před rokem

    Great recycling tip showing love for Earth. From COlorado USA

  • @JUNDomingo-zk3bi
    @JUNDomingo-zk3bi Před 6 měsíci

    nice tips thank you very much for sharing watching from philippines

  • @tamarawilliams2184
    @tamarawilliams2184 Před rokem +2

    Love this and it made so much sense, especially on the long trips away, thanks for sharing!!!! ♥️🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago!

  • @79klkw
    @79klkw Před rokem

    Definitely a great idea for flowers!

  • @ashwanisharma7853
    @ashwanisharma7853 Před rokem

    Hello respected,
    I am from Hisar, Haryana, India watching your video download by you about save the environment and re use of sponge,in our garden pots, take best wishes and regards.

  • @cynthiacarr2093
    @cynthiacarr2093 Před rokem

    Cool beans! Awesome! Tyfs! Zone 6a Ohio I appreciate this wonderful tip👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😁❤💯

  • @jaikai4989
    @jaikai4989 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you it’s my first time growing I have nearly 20 plants and Iv been incorporating loads of techniques Iv found online.. copper and bamboo electro culture ext and my plants are growing like crazy! Weirdly enough I just repotted a few plants and I have a few more to do I said to my dad… “we should put stones and or sticks at the bottom to help with draining and he was like meh never done that before… and I was right! I have a few more to repot now and ima use my old sponges thanks
    Edit: sponges = plastic and we get enough of that second hand theu everything we touch in gonna use a few sticks

  • @ishratsatter5628
    @ishratsatter5628 Před rokem

    Very nice idea. I did not see before. Tnx. Please show more like this for hanging busket. Save water summer time. Won’t to need every day water need

  • @TheMenon49
    @TheMenon49 Před rokem +1

    Hi! I'm Mani! Greetings from India! I'll definitely try this in my pot of mint plant

    • @veribrunner7284
      @veribrunner7284 Před rokem

      Please don't, then you have microplastic in your tea...🙈

  • @tanya1450
    @tanya1450 Před rokem

    Thanks for this great idea from Nova Scotia, Canada 🍁

  • @pammcisaac5516
    @pammcisaac5516 Před rokem

    This is amazing! Great idea. 🇨🇦

  • @mariacua67
    @mariacua67 Před rokem +1

    Wow so helpful… Thanks for sharing…

    • @tonybaroud3511
      @tonybaroud3511 Před rokem

      Hi I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship please were are you from?

  • @tonyg5692
    @tonyg5692 Před rokem

    Great information learned something new about sponges. Greetings From Tony in San Jose, California U.S.A.

  • @joyke66
    @joyke66 Před 10 měsíci

    I’ll use that idea here in TX Pretty clever

  • @shirinscollection1622

    Wow! Like this idea ! 👍👌
    Thank you for sharing!

  • @cherylmonopoli2896
    @cherylmonopoli2896 Před měsícem

    I have been doing this for years.I just put a piece of sponge over the base of the pot. I am an addicted gardener and this has never caused any problems..😊

  • @fallinkpop
    @fallinkpop Před rokem +2

    Amazing! Shared too! Watching Here from Pakistan ❤️

  • @ChocolateMelanin
    @ChocolateMelanin Před rokem +1

    Or you could put layers in the base of the plant pot & sit the pot on the sponges in the base with water.
    I think the plant will grow mould & die. Keep us updated with this method.

  • @saraalicea3363
    @saraalicea3363 Před 9 dny

    Awesome ❤. Thanks 😊

  • @romalucero7527
    @romalucero7527 Před rokem

    thanks for sharing. God bless