Garden designer and Love Your Garden presenter, David Domoney, has shared a genius way to reuse empty plastic milk bottles by turning them into compost scoops.
While plastic milk bottles are widely recycled, this is a great way to repurpose household items for maximum use.
'You can turn these milk cartons into something that will help you save time in the garden,' said horticulturist David on Twitter.
Sharing the step-by-step with his followers, David began: 'First of all, I make a little hole which enables me to put the scissors in. I then cut all the way around the bottom and cut back up towards the handle.'
Once removing the bottom part of the plastic bottle, David is left with a scoop-shaped cut-out — perfect for shovelling soil or compost if you don't have a garden spade. 'It's an excellent compost scoop, enabling me to fill up my containers really quickly,' he says. 'You've got a dog? It's a pooper scooper. You've got a boat? It's a bailer. Don't waste it, reuse it.'
One Twitter user said: 'A great idea! Have done that with smaller bottles for a bird feed scoop.' Another commented: 'Also very useful in that shape for baling dinghies.'
Elsewhere, on his YouTube channel, David has shared other ways to repurpose old household items into gardening essentials. From wine corks to empty toilet roll holders, post-it notes and washing up liquid, he shows how to give life to things no longer needed.
'If you're stuck at home without access to the equipment needed to help your garden flourish, fear not! There are plenty of things that you have inside the home that are great for gardening,' he says.
Take a look at David's video below:
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18 garden furniture sets perfect for your outdoor space
House by John Lewis Salsa 4-Seat Round Garden Table & Chairs Set, Coral
A pop of colour is a must in the garden and we're obsessed with this coral design from John Lewis' garden furniture collection. As part of the retailer's Salsa range, the four-seater dining table and chairs set is both durable and weather-resistant, thanks to its steel and rattan construction, so you can even leave it outside throughout the year.
Tap into the rattan trend with this super stylish side table with 2 chairs. Perfect for small gardens and balconies, the chairs have a deep seat, which is ideal for relaxing.
Relax in style with this 6-piece dining set. With steel frames and a wave glass table top, this is strong and sturdy and the chairs can be folded for easy storage. It also comes with a parasol to shield you from the sun's glare.
We love this rustic, weathered grey solid wood garden furniture set. The bench-style table and accompanying seats are all foldable too, so they can be easily stowed away when not in use. Even better, it's FSC-certified.
A key feature of this dining set is the round dining table which boasts a large gas fire pit in the centre. It's great for using well into the evening, adding light and heat to your outside space.
Sleek, stylish and good value for money, this set of 2 comfortable armchairs with adjustable backrests, 2 footstools, and a coordinating side table, will help you to kick back and relax.
Looking to elevate your garden and transform it into an alfresco dining hotspot? This bar table is a great place to start. Small enough to fit into even the most compact of spaces and crafted in weatherproof teak, we especially love the galvanised steel trough that can be filled with ice and drinks or small plants.
No other colour will bring a bigger smile to your face, so there's no better way to brighten up your garden than with a pop of yellow. This set is great for compact spaces as you can fold the table and chair.
Kit out your patio for all the family with this lovely outdoor set from Argos' garden furniture collection. With a glass table top and 4 chairs and 4 stools all neatly tucked under the table, it won't clutter your outdoor space either.
This design by MADE is incredibly sleek. With a minimalist, streamlined look, it's perfect for any contemporary garden.
If you want to bring holiday vibes straight to your garden, this outdoor sun lounger set is a good start. It also comes with a side table to prop your drinks on. For ease, the loungers have wheels at the head, making them easy to move.
Looking to kick back and relax in your garden? Argos is selling this hand-woven, rattan effect mini corner sofa set with a cushion-top table that doubles as a footrest. Plus, it's a bargain.
Boasting powder-coated aluminium frames with a bronze finish, this charmingly pretty bistro set is perfect for a courtyard or cottage garden. Bonus: the chairs are stackable.
With a round tempered glass top table and 2 PVC coated sunshine yellow polyester chairs, this compact bistro set has been designed for quick and easy assembly.
Garden furniture doesn't have to be fussy. If you're looking for a simple design, invest in this sofa set from Very. With 2 armchairs, a 2-seater bench and a coordinating coffee table, it's perfect for any modern garden.
If you've got space for a garden sofa set, invest in one like this. The curved design is the real selling point here and it's great for entertaining. Aside from the sofa segments, the set includes 1 coffee table, 5 back cushions, 5 seat cushions and 5 pillows.
Switch it up with this stylish bench set. This is great because it accommodates for more seating space, plus it reminds us of peak summertime – sandwiches, Pimms and sunshine!
