And cardboard is no exception as gardening experts have revealed five ingenious ways of using this disposable material for good in the garden, from getting rid of weeds to enriching soil.

"Such a time and money saver!" Gardener shares money-saving hack using common household materials: 'Win-win' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Don’t ditch those cardboard boxes; instead, put them to use in your garden, smothering out weeds, creating perfectly prepared soil, and composting in the process. “Using cardboard is a ...

While cardboard can enhance your garden, there are some things to keep in mind. Don't use too much: Avoid using excessively thick layers of cardboard around established plants, Steil says.

How long does cardboard take to decompose? Find answers to using a cardboard weed barrier in your garden and to build soil with a no-till farming method.

Instead of using cardboard to control weeds under gravel, Benrick recommends landscape fabric. "It will still need maintenance over time, but will greatly help with keeping the gravel separated ...

We asked Vater to share some of her favorite ways to use cardboard in the garden, and she delivered. Meet the Expert Linda Vater is a self-taught garden designer and stylist.