Home gardening hacks:13 surprising household items that you can use as fertilizers

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Gelatin

To provide a nitrogen boost to your plants, try using gelatin as a simple monthly fertilizer. Mix one packet of gelatin with four cups of water and apply it to houseplants or small gardens.

 

FRESHWATER AQUARIUM WASTE

Another way to nourish your plants is to use the wastewater from cleaning your freshwater aquarium. This can benefit both vegetables and houseplants, but be sure to avoid using saltwater as it can harm your plants.

 

VEGGIE SCRAPS

10 Plants You Can Regrow From Kitchen Scraps

10 Plants You Can Regrow From Kitchen Scraps

Even if you don’t have the space or the desire to keep a composting bin, you can still reuse your veggie scraps to make fertilizer in your garden.

Grind them up and mix them directly into the soil. This works especially well if you do it in the fall or a few months before you plant out your veggie starts.

MATCHES

Burnt matches consist of a small quantity of magnesium, as well as wood or paper. You may dispose of them in your garden soil, and they will gradually release micronutrients, providing a slow-release source of nutrition.

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