Powdered milk

Don’t discard powdered milk that has exceeded its expiration date. Instead, mix one part of the milk with four parts of water to create a concoction that contains calcium, proteins, sugars, and vitamin B.

This mixture can prove beneficial for your plants’ overall health. If your plants appear stunted, they may benefit from this powdered milk mixture. Additionally, milk can aid in treating blossom end rot and diseased pepper plants, squash, and tomatoes.

Teabags

Tea bags can be used as a natural fertilizer even if you’re not a coffee drinker, as they can provide similar benefits to the soil as coffee grounds. To utilize tea bags for fertilizing your garden soil, extract the tea leaves from the bags and let them dry out prior to use.

Many gardeners suggest that tea leaves are especially advantageous for tomato plants.

HAIR (HUMAN/ANIMAL)

Adding hair to your compost pile is a great way to enhance it, but you can also use it directly in your garden. As hair decomposes, it releases nitrogen into the soil which benefits plant growth. Additionally, the presence of human hair can deter deer from approaching your garden.

Wood ash

20 Brilliant Ways to Use Wood Ash In The Garden

By having a wood stove or fireplace on your homestead, you can obtain free fertilizer from wood ash, which can provide your garden soil with calcium carbonate and potassium.

However, note that you should not use wood ash if you have already added other items from a specific list to your garden soil. Also, keep in mind that wood ash can increase soil pH, so avoid using it if your soil is already alkaline. Furthermore, wood ash can serve as a natural deterrent to slugs.

You can save money and promote the growth of healthy, chemical-free plants in your home garden by utilizing nutrient-rich household items like banana peels or eggshells as natural fertilizers.

EPSOM SALTS

Epsom salts are a beneficial addition to your garden water due to their mineral components, specifically magnesium, and sulfur. However, it is important to note that these nutrients are considered micronutrients and that Epsom salts alone cannot serve as a complete fertilizer for your plants.

Read the full article about the use of Epsom salt here: 16 ways Epsom salt can help your garden grow better

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