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Kayleigh Dray

How to reuse an old mattress in the garden – 7 genius ways to repurpose yours responsibly

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They serve us dutifully for years on end – but there's no denying that even the best mattresses become a hindrance and a half when it's time to get rid of them. Did you know, though, that depending on the type of mattress you own, you can reuse an old mattress in the garden?

Oh sure, nobody wants to be that neighbour with an old mattress stuck outside their house for weeks and months on end, and, if you're planning to deconstruct the mattress and add it to your garden it's vital to ensure the materials are natural and compostable first.

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