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Monthly Gardening Discussion Thread - November ‘25 (aussie.zone)

submitted 3 weeks ago by melbaboutown@aussie.zone to c/gardeningaustralia@aussie.zone

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This is a really good time for planting in Melbourne, lots of rain. And even house plants are probably enjoying the sun at the windows.

What’s going on in your garden?

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[–] Gnugit@aussie.zone 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I hacked back my cacti and have an over abundance of cuttings.

I've been looking online for uses of unwanted cactus cuttings but all I can find is 'how to take cuttings of cacti'.

I would like to chop it up and compost it but I don't have a mulcher or am confident I can cut it small enough to stop it growing again without a great deal of effort.

I don't want to discard it as it's a quality resource with its moisture retaining properties and have in the past used it buried next to trees to provide water and nutrients in summer.

Looking for creative uses for this cactus from the community please.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 points 1 week ago

You could give them away on Facebook or Gumtree? Or leave them out in a box saying ‘free cuttings’