"We try and not let anything go to waste here." Gardener reveals brilliant hack using old cardboard boxes: 'This is genius' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Using cardboard in the garden may sound unconventional, but this simple material has emerged as a powerhouse resource for home gardeners.

Old cardboard boxes may seem like trash to some, but for gardeners in North America, they can be a valuable resource that helps to create a thriving garden while saving time, money, and effort.

Across the UK, piles of delivery boxes are quietly replacing weedkiller and plastic pots in back gardens. From no-dig beds to ...