How to Make Biodegradable Plant Pots in Your Garden

As gardeners, we often find ourselves accumulating a large number of plastic plant pots. While these pots can be reused, they eventually end up in landfills and take hundreds of years to decompose. A better solution is to make your own biodegradable plant pots from materials that are readily available in your garden. Here is how:

Step 1: Gather Materials

You will need:

Newspaper or brown paper bags

A small pot or jar that is the size and shape you want your plant pot to be

Step 2: Prepare the Paper

Cut the paper into a rectangle that is twice the height of the pot or jar, and long enough to wrap around the pot with a little overlap. For example, if your pot is 4 inches tall, cut the paper into a rectangle that is 8 inches tall and long enough to wrap around the pot and overlap by a half-inch or so.

Step 3: Fold the Paper

Wrap the paper around the pot or jar, making sure that the bottom of the pot is at the center of the rectangle. Pinch the paper at the bottom of the pot and fold it up and over the sides of the pot. Crease the paper at the top of the pot and fold it down over the sides of the pot, tucking any excess paper inside the pot.

Step 4: Secure the Paper

Secure the paper in place with a piece of tape or a staple at the top of the pot. If the bottom of the pot is not secure, you can use a piece of tape to hold it in place. The finished pot should be sturdy enough to hold soil and a growing plant.

Step 5: Plant Your Seedling

Fill the biodegradable plant pot with soil and plant your seedling. When it is time to transplant the seedling to the garden, you can simply plant the whole pot in the ground. The paper will decompose over time, enriching the soil and providing extra nutrients for your plants.

By making your own biodegradable plant pots, you can reduce your environmental impact and help keep plastic out of landfills. This simple solution is easy to make and can be a fun project for gardeners of all ages. Try making your own plant pots today and watch your garden thrive!