"We try and not let anything go to waste here." Gardener reveals brilliant hack using old cardboard boxes: 'This is genius' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Mulch offers a wide range of benefits to your garden, from weed suppression to moisture retention. If you want to DIY your own, check the bathroom waste bin.

Do you have excess cardboard lying around your home? Rather than throwing it away, consider using it in your garden. Cardboard is made from wood fibers and processed into a thin, strong sheet. It is ...

Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers and top with natural mulch to prevent matting. Shredded paper can also be used in your compost bin ...

This video shows what happens when you use mulch in the garden such as grass clippings, sugarcane, woodchip, poultry litter, ...