Experienced gardeners put forks in their beds for a reason: the trick solves two problems at once
The trick with plastic forks has won over many gardeners.
Only novice gardeners rush to throw away disposable tableware.
Resourceful gardeners find more interesting ways to use them. Some gardeners stock up on plastic forks at the start of the season.
They are not used for their intended purpose. Plastic utensils are stuck with the teeth up in the beds. This action helps to solve two urgent problems for summer residents at once.
First of all, they protect the plantings from cats, who can crush the plants, chew them, and set up a toilet in the garden bed.
Another feature is ideal for strawberries. When there is a lot of harvest and it is not possible to pick the fruits every day, some of them end up on the ground and start to rot.
The forks serve as an excellent support for strawberries. Thanks to this, the shoots with berries do not lie on the ground, but calmly wait for the gardener to come with a bucket.
