35 Cheap Gardening Tricks Every Gardener Should Know
13.06.2023 - 05:57
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There are many valuable tips and tricks that you can use for the plants in the yard without burning a hole in your pocket. Surprised? Don’t be! Here are some Cheap Gardening Tricks Every Gardener Should Know!
You can get rid of fungal diseases by using spices like clove, cinnamon, turmeric, and mustard loaded with antifungal properties.
Just sprinkle more than a pinch on topsoil while planting the seeds in pots to stop mold on houseplants and in homes to prevent damping off.
Note: Re-apply the spices at regular intervals after watering.
This pocket-friendly trick will save your money from buying seed starting trays and containers. You can also use empty egg cartons, mason jars, and other bottles or jars in the house.
Do not trash leftover tea and coffee grounds—use them in the garden beds for soil amendments. They help in improving soil texture and acidifying the pH. Just make sure you wash them to get rid of sugar and milk before using them.
Sprinkle 1/4 inch tea and coffee grounds around acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, blueberries, and azaleas once a month.
Add 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide in a gallon of water before watering the plants—it boosts the oxygen going to the soil, preventing bacterial and fungal diseases that develop in anaerobic conditions.
Soaking seeds in hydrogen peroxide also improve their germination. Find out how here.
Instead of draining leftover tea and coffee, use them on your potted plants as the solution is rich in nitrogen and a bit low in phosphorus. Use leftover tea and coffee on acid-loving plants.
Note: If your plants prefer neutral soil, do this not more than once a month. Also, dilute it in the ratio of 1:2 with water before using.
Aquarium water can be beneficial in several ways for plants as