The holidays are a perfect opportunity to raise a glass in the company of friends and relatives, celebrating the past year and welcoming the new one with joy. During these moments of conviviality, the presence of bottles of wine and sparkling wine, uncorked and shared with loved ones, is inevitable. But did you know that i cork stoppers can they become great allies for the plants in your garden or terrace?
First of all, don’t throw away the corks of freshly uncorked bottles, as long as they are made from real cork. In recent years, in fact, many manufacturers have replaced the traditional cork stopper with synthetic alternatives in plastic or silicone. It is therefore important to check that the stopper is really made of cork in order to make the best use of it. Cork is a completely natural material: it is the external part of the bark of cork trees, widespread in Europe and also in Italy. The harvesting of this precious material takes place in a sustainable way, without damaging the plants, since it simply consists of removing a part of the bark, which regrows over time.
Being natural and biodegradablecork decomposes without releasing pollutants. Furthermore, it is an excellent ally for your plants, since enriches the soil with nutrients and offers natural protection against mold.
How to use corks for your plants
The process is simple: just crumble the cork stopper and distribute the fragments in the plant soil. If it is difficult to break it with your hands, you can cut it into small pieces with a knife. Once in the soil, cork will gradually decompose, improving the health of plants and contributing to their well-being. In short, a great way to start the new year for our plants too!
And if you don’t have plants at home, you know where throw away the cork to avoid making mistakes? Find out in our article.
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