Plastic has become an integral part of modern life, both indoors and out. We even use it in our gardens; consider for a minute the many plastic items you use to grow those delicious vegetables or stunning flowering annuals.

A garden can look lush and thriving on the surface while rot creeps through the roots below. That uncomfortable truth sits at the heart of a trendy "zero-waste" gardening trick that continues to gain traction across social media feeds and backyard fences alike.