But what do you do with the plastic horticultural trash that gathers whilst beautifying your outdoor space?

Most of the time, despite our best intentions, it ends up in our landfills.
Besides going easy on the use of chemicals in the garden, it’s just as important to give consideration to the future of the plastic containers the plants came in. Reuse them when transplanting or starting new cuttings, or when giving plants to other gardeners. And when you have too many, take them back to the garden centres and nurseries in your area. Many have now stepped up their recycling initiatives and will gladly accept used pots and other horticultural plastics for re-use. If your local garden center or public garden does not collect used pots, ask it to provide a collection bin and start a recycling program or organize an annual pot-collection day for impoverished and self-sufficient communities.

Don’t forget to remove metal rings, soil and rocks before dropping them off.

You can make a difference! Avoid sending your gardening plastic to landfill.