Watering HouseplantsWater indoor or outdoor planters (especially hanging ones) with ice cubes. The ice melts slowly, giving the plant's roots a thorough watering, and the water doesn't drip everywhere.
Cheap Garden LightsThrift-store glass globes can be topped with the light portions from solar stake-lights and placed throughout the garden as hanging or staked accent lights.
Keep Cats off Your Outdoor FurnitureSetting inexpensive but attractive plastic beach balls on your outdoor furniture will keep unauthorized cats from lounging on it after hours.
Use Beach Balls for AccentInexpensive beach balls can be tucked among foliage as garden ornaments. They're easy to replace if you change your accent colors.
Use an Old Electric Toothbrush for Garden CleanupUses for an electric toothbrush:
Christmas Ornaments for Garden DecorShop the Christmas aisles early for ornaments that can be used in the garden.
Strawberry PlantersThe top of a strawberry planter makes a great base for a garden ball or birdbath.
