Lots more Sneaky Ways to save the pennies

Butterfly_Brain

I always wait till the Christmas sales and buy stuff that I can split and use in gift baskets for the next Christmas

[Deleted User]

JayJay14 wrote: »

I've boiled up my rhubarb leaves in some water and put the strained result in a spray bottle - Blackfly deterant for my broad beans.

I used to know a smashing West Indian lady an old neighbour of mine years ago who used to dump all of her dandelion leaves into a bucket to soak, and after a couple of days drained the leaves out then used the remaining water in a spray to deter greenfly on her flowers She said that her Granny told her this tip when she was a little girl in Kingston.When I used to garden I did this and had smashing greenfly free flowers I also have used washing up water to spray plants with as well.Crunched up eggshells around young plants will deter slugs from nibbling at the plants and some vaseline smeared around about half way up a plant pot will also deter slugs
Sadly I can no longer do much gardening as my joints won't bend like they used to, but I did used to love growing things. Especially stuff to eat as it helped with the food bills.

juliethemuse

those flimsy bags i put my loose fruit in in Asdas make great sandwich bags, i just dont tie them , i used to be always running out of clingfilm and tinfoil before i discovered this trick, its quite useful as 3 of us have packed lunches

lauren_1

Ikea bags + compost = cheaper than tubs for growing

debbiemc_2

pollypenny wrote: »

I accidentally discovered ( because I wanted to look posh and there was some left)
that slices of lime and/or lemon can be left in a jug and the water just topped up.

It tastes lovely and may encourage kids to drink more water, rather than pop.

I freeze slices of lemon and lime - they can then be popped straight into drinks as required

ceridwen

skcollobcat10 wrote: »

I've also done the same with the tesco value cheap buckets they were only a £1 each but quite tall, so I removed the bottoms and put in tomato plants, 1 in each.

Then I bought a compost bag, quite cheaply and laid one down in the greenhouse with the tomatoes in their buckets on top, there was enough depth of soil and the plants were deep enough in the buckets. Grew great tomatoes!

Can I ask what method you used to remove the bottom from those buckets please? - (I've only just about figured out how to get holes in the bottom - never mind remove them....:o)

kellybigboobs

one_bill_at_a_time wrote: »

oooo lots of tips!

Mine is that I shower in the evening then let my hair dry naturally (while for instance browsing the MSE forum or watching TV) - I keep brushing it so it dries straight. Saves electricity on both the hairdryer and straighteners, and also nicer for my hair

oh! on the carpet stains and rent deposits - carpet stains are "normal wear and tear" so unless it's anything drastic your landlord shouldn't deduct anything from your deposit.

I have been charged for carpet cleaning in every property I've lived (at least 5) even if I have had them cleaned first and they were cleaner than when I moved in!
How can this be?What rights do I and the Landlord have?

Uniscots97

kellybigboobs wrote: »

I have been charged for carpet cleaning in every property I've lived (at least 5) even if I have had them cleaned first and they were cleaner than when I moved in!
How can this be?What rights do I and the Landlord have?

When I lived in rented accomodation I always took photos before and after and queried why they weren't giving back a deposit. Argue with them and usually you'll win.

northwest1965

skcollobcat10 wrote: »

At first I used the buckets for all the extra plants in the garden that I had no pots for. I originally used a thick drill bit and put loads and loads of holes in the bottom for drainage.

Then I thought tomatoes need a deep root system, so the buckets had their bottom end sawn off so that all you really had was a tall cylinder left of the bucket. It worked for me when I was able to do this, now all I can do is supervise the other half in the garden!

For my courgettes this year I have used 2 old recycling boxes that the council gave us. No longer use as we have wheelie bins. They are great. I've got my cherry tomatoes in hanging baskets.

ralloctiger

lauren_1 wrote: »

Ikea bags + compost = cheaper than tubs for growing

oh my, I never gave it a athought I bet the small ones 15p would make great spud bags.
Hooray to you
xx