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Big planters, even those made out of plastic, can even become too heavy to pick up when filled with soil. But the solution might be waiting in your yard.

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...