Plants are an essential element if we want to create a small vegetable garden in the garden. But it is essential to keep them in good condition and give them the necessary care. Watering them regularly is not always enough and some aspects that are beyond our control (such as fungi or parasites) can ruin even the most resistant species. It is not necessary to spend too much on specialized products or be gardening experts to ensure their perfect growth. By following these simple tricks we will always obtain perfect plants and flowers.
Dried plants: if you throw this ingredient in them they never wilt again, absurd!
Coffee grounds as organic fertilizer
Although coffee grounds are one of the ingredients that can be used when we prepare our homemade compost , it is also possible to use them as an organic fertilizer with any plant that we have in the garden, especially with those that need acidic soil. Its optimal use is to let them dry for a few days to avoid the appearance of fungi and then add them to the soil or plant pots. Another very effective option is to mix them with the substrate of the plants, this will serve to enrich the soil with nutrients for several weeks. The plants will grow more vigorously with this simple trick.
Eggshells for good growth
Eggshells , which we always throw away, are a widely used element to improve the growth of many plants, such as tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, etc. In fact, eggshells are rich in calcium, and this will help plants grow well. But how to use them? First wash them well and grind them until they become powder. Finally, add a spoonful of ground powder to the plants.
Tea bags to retain moisture
If you don’t have much time to water, placing a tea bag inside your plants will help prolong the moisture that the plant needs. Simply make a small hole in the soil, bury the tea bag, and then water it. The bag will retain water longer , but it will also improve drainage so that the liquid stays in the bag without pooling and rotting the plant’s roots.
Milk for good plant development
Another remedy for having strong and healthy plants is milk-based fertilizer that can be prepared at home. In fact, just mix one part of cow’s milk and four parts of water and water a few times a month. Milk is rich in nitrogen and calcium, two important nutrients for the correct development of plants in the garden.
Garlic against parasites
Outdoor plants and flowers are very susceptible to attack by all kinds of harmful insects (such as the dreaded aphid) that eat both leaves and flowers. Chemical pesticides are the most common option to eradicate them, but they are very aggressive and harmful to the environment . To prevent deterioration, you can use a simple homemade recipe that will easily keep pests away. It consists of mixing a tablespoon of vegetable oil and several crushed garlic cloves in three liters of water. It is then filtered and placed in a spray bottle. Spray it several times a week on the affected plants and you will quickly notice the results.
White vinegar to kill weeds
Rooted weeds in the garden can have a very unpleasant effect if not pulled out in time. Using weed killer before they produce seeds is the best solution to eliminate them, but if it is too late, you can spray a little white wine vinegar diluted in water directly on the roots. This trick gives excellent results.
Red wine for dry plants
Another ingredient that can be used for good plant growth is red wine. Red wine is rich in mineral salts and antioxidants, so it has the ability to make the soil fertile, so the plants are invigorated and the flowers do not wither. When there is little wine left at the bottom of the bottle, dilute it with water and water your plants.
