Americans are spilling the beans on their quirkiest tricks, from feeding plants with to keeping cats at bay using cinnamon and even serenading their greenery. A survey of 2,000 adults has unearthed that tossing spent teabags into garden beds is also a popular tactic. Other creative strategies include using , scattering fireplace ash as fertilizer, and nourishing plants with leftover potato water.
The study also weekly to their garden oasis, drawing inspiration from family traditions, visits to garden centers, and even video games. "The research has revealed some weird and wonderful ways people tend to their gardens," expressed Sabrina Carmona, VP of at King the gaming giant that initiated the study. "It's been interesting to discover some of these and understand why tending to gardens has become such a popular pastime.
Lots of people see gardening as an artform, much like the work that I do as a game developer. Like many people who love to tend to their garden, I'm always looking out for fresh ideas and inspiration that can help me to be more creative." According to the findings, 67% of gardeners are driven by the joy of seeing their efforts bloom, while 51% find it provides a personal retreat, and 48% relish in the act of nurturing.
Americans are digging deep into the joys of gardening, with a new poll uncovering that 65% of respondents take pleasure in watering plants while 36% feel accomplished while mowing the lawn. Being self-sufficient and harvesting fruit and veggies i.