I learned this plant hack from a neighbor — here's how to protect your container pots this winter

Container plant pots on bricks.

After demolishing an old shed that was no longer water- or mouse-resistant, I decided to declutter the graveyard of a mess at the end of my yard. While some items were beyond reuse, I was left with a pile of old bricks that I was reluctant to dump at my local landfill center.

So I grabbed my mobile and sent a WhatsApp message to my street’s community group, asking if anyone could use my unwanted hardcore. A quick "ting" later, one neighbor said she’d take two bricks. At this rate, it would take quite some time to get rid of the pile!