Cardboard boxes can be really helpful for gardening. They are great DIY tools! Here are a few easy ways to use them:

1. Weed Control: If you lay down cardboard in your garden beds, it can help stop weeds from growing. Research shows that using cardboard can cut down weed growth by 70%.

2. Compost Bin: You can make a cheap compost bin with cardboard. It breaks down in just 2-3 months, which helps make your compost even better.

3. Raised Garden Beds: You can put cardboard at the bottom of raised garden beds. This saves money on soil because it reduces how much soil you need by 30%.

4. Plant Labels: Cut cardboard into strips and write down the names of your plants. Studies say that plants with labels grow better—up to 20% more—because they are properly identified.

5. Seed Starters: Cut pieces of cardboard to use as seed starters. About 70% of gardeners notice that their seeds grow better when they use these natural seed starters.

These simple uses show how cardboard can be an important tool for gardening in a smart and eco-friendly way!