Pests can also be particularly harmful to tender, young plant stems. In these scenarios, cardboard collars can provide a protective barrier until the stems are strong enough to ward off pests on ...

A gardening expert has demonstrated four ways you can use cardboard in your garden instead of putting it in the bin.

“I like to think of it as a little cardboard moat that keeps the bad guys out until your plant is strong enough to stand up for itself.” To make the plant collars, cut one side of the roll ...