Scorpio: Daily green

Whenever you receive a box in the mail full of packing peanuts, the first temptation is to dump it into the garbage. Instead of sending those squishy non-biodegradable items to the trash, reuse them in your potting mix. Fill the bottom of your container with leftover packing peanuts, then add the soil. The peanuts improve drainage and air circulation in the planter, which makes roots healthier.