Old sponges, don’t throw them away: “they’re worth gold” | I always use them like this in the garden

Squeeze the sponge to remove any accumulated water: Make sure the sponge is completely dry after disinfecting.
Cut small pieces of sponge with scissors: The pieces should be small enough to mix easily with the soil.
By following these steps, you are preparing your used sponges to be reused efficiently and ecologically in your garden.

Mixing the sponge pieces with the soil
Next, follow these steps:

Preparing the mixture:
In a bag:
Add the desired amount of soil to a large bag or container.
Mix everything together:
Incorporate the cut sponge pieces into the soil. Mix well to ensure that the sponges are evenly distributed in the soil.
Using in pots:
Add a little soil:
Place a layer of soil at the bottom of the pot.
Add a layer of your new preparation:
Add a layer of your soil-sponge mixture on top of the first layer of soil.
Repeat as necessary to fill the pot, alternating layers of soil and sponge-soil mix.
This process maximizes the benefits of the sponges in the soil, improving moisture retention and aeration, while ensuring a healthy environment for your plants’ roots.

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