NOW that we’ve officially entered spring, many people will be looking at their gardens to give them some much-needed TLC.
After a rough winter with lots of rain, snow, and gale-force winds, some gardening enthusiasts might notice that their plants aren’t in the best condition.
But it might not be the end of the road for your plants, as there is a simple trick that could bring them back to life.
A gardening fan took to the Facebook group Gardening On A Budget to share their savvy hack after someone sought advice on reviving their plants.
Sharing a picture of their plant, which appeared to be lifeless, the gardening enthusiast wrote: “This winter I covered this with a white plant fleece for protection as my other one died last winter.
“Took off the fleece today and it looks terrible.
“Thought I was doing the right thing. Will it come back again?
“The middle at the base looks green, but the leaves are dead-looking.”
The picture showed the plant with dried leaves in a plant pot filled with white stones.
They then asked the group for advice on how to revive their plant.
The post received lots of interaction, with many offering their tips.
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They wrote: “Be careful using stones around plants.
“Most stones contain salts which are harmful to plants.
“Some plants breathe through their roots, so they need exposure to sunlight too.
“Stones can inhibit both. Always wash stones and soak them for a few days to remove the salts.
“Adding a little bit of vinegar helps remove the salts.
“As for the plant, if it has green shoots, it should be fine.
“These sorts of plants will shed last year’s growth after the frosts.”
You can currently pick up a bottle of vinegar from Sainsbury’s for around 35p.
Another gardening enthusiast shared their tips:
“Cut off the dead leaves. If there are still green leaves in the middle, it should come back. Try giving it a feed too.”
A third commenter reassured the original poster by writing: “It’s fine.
“Mine was like that – just cut back the dead leaves, but be prepared to put the fleece back on if there are any more frosts.”