When the winter snow melts and the light rain and sun finally start to appear, you know it’s finally the season of Spring! Why not try out planting your own spring garden this year? Our brands Karat and Karat Earth have many disposables and biodegradable products that can help jumpstart your spring garden. Because of the versatility of plastic and paper containers, you may be surprised that some of our customers use our selections for a wide variety of applications that aren’t food-related!
Even if you don’t have a green thumb, gardening can provide many mental health benefits, helps work your brain muscles, and boost productivity. Gardening also provides a sense of accomplishment and purpose, which can enhance mood and reduce stress. The act of nurturing plants and watching them grow can be incredibly rewarding, fostering feelings of optimism and satisfaction which is positive mentally. Additionally, spending time outdoors and reducing screentime can help you connect with nature and has been shown to lower anxiety. Gardening also promotes physical activity, which can improve overall health and energy levels. The routine of tending to a garden can help establish a sense of structure and discipline, encouraging better time management and focus. Overall, gardening can be a therapeutic and productive hobby that enriches both mental well-being and daily life.
In honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day, why not try your hand at starting your own eco-friendly garden? Whether it’s starting from seed packets or purchasing grown flowers that are ready-to-plant, either are bound to join the Spring festivities. Read more below for a garden project that we at LollicupStore created, that you can try out!
Here is what you will need to start off with:
-Plastic Poke Punch
A poke punch is a tool that is like a soldering pen that can poke holes using a heated tip. It will be needed to create holes at the bottom of your containers to create drainage holes. These are necessary for plants to prevent their bottom roots from sitting in water and rotting.
-Karat Premium Black PP Hinged Containers - 1 Compartment (We are using SKU: FP-PHC10259PP-1C in our example)
-Karat Earth 3.5” Bamboo Paddle Skewers
-Gardening gloves or disposable Karat gloves
1. Using a poke punch, poke several holes at the bottom of one of the hinged containers. You want to make sure you space the holes equally allowing for equal drainage opportunity for the soil, but also not too many to the point where water escapes entirely, making it impossible for the soil to stay moist.
2. Remove the flowers (we are using Petunias) from your pot and plant them into the container. If the root ball is too tight, you can gently loosen it with a hand rake to help the roots spread out.
3. Add potting soil, enough to completely cover the roots of your plants. Do not use gardening soil, as potting soil contains more perlite; a type of white volcanic glass which provides better water retention*.
4. Using a waterproof marker, write a label on a bamboo paddle skewer. Stick it in the dirt where it is clearly visible. Carefully cut and remove the clear lid and place the potted container on top of it. You can now use the clear lid as a plant drip saucer!
*If you are planting seeds instead, you will want to start Step 3 and skip Step 2.
Now that you have completed these steps, here are some tips for a successful potted garden:
-Keep your containers in a well-lit area that receives bright light daily.
-Water regularly when the soil becomes dry.
-Routinely pull out weeds if you spot any in your pot, as they can overrun your plants.
-If you take care of them extra well, they can overfill their container! Feel free to transplant them into a larger container or directly outdoors once you feel like they have outgrown their current one.
In conclusion, gardening with LollicupStore can be a rewarding activity that beautifies your surroundings and supports the environment!
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