Readers’ New Gardening Uses for Old Things
Real Simple readers share their secret double-duty gardening tools.*

* Note: The tips submitted in this stories come from readers and have not been tested or endorsed by REAL SIMPLE

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My Favorites:

Cinnamon and Cayenne
Original purpose: Spicing up signature dishes.
Aha! use: Pest prevention. Sprinkle on molehills to ward off unwanted yard visitors.
Reward: A poison-free way to say “Scram!”
—submitted by Carol Maxwell Weatherly

Aluminum Foil
Original purpose: Covering up last night’s nibbles.
Aha! use: Aphid eliminator. Ball up the tinfoil—shiny side out—and scatter the wads in the soil around plants. The surface will reflect bright sunlight, scaring off aphids.
Reward: An end to insect infestation.
—submitted by Angelina Fu

Serving Platter
Original purpose: Setting out appetizers for company.
Aha! use: Decorative plant bases. Put multicolored platters or old mix-and-match plates under plants for an instant shot of color and style.
Reward: An extra boost for your blooms.
—submitted by Glynis Buschmann

Rebecca
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