Whether you just started gardening or an expert, gardening hacks are always an exciting discovery to make. You can upgrade your gardening techniques in several different ways. While some are easy, others require a lot of effort and expensive tools. This list contains some of the most straightforward gardening hacks you can come across. Most of these use budget-friendly items that you can find lying in your kitchen or pantry. Who knew the solution to most backyard problems is lying in every simple household? The amazing part is that gardeners of any skill level can use these hacks. Check out all these top five gardening hacks to guarantee your garden is thriving throughout the year.

1. Spread Eggshells In Your Garden

If you are someone who likes eggs, here’s a way to put all the leftover shells into good use. These calcium-rich eggshells are perfect to use in your compost or as garden fertilizer. Secondly, crushed shells can act as an effective pest repellent against snails and slugs. This is because soft-bodied garden pests do not risk going through sharp eggshell traps. Therefore, next time you eat eggs, don’t throw the shells away. Just crush the eggshells and form a rough circle around prospective plants. Similar to this trick, you can even add cooking water to your plants. Whenever you’re boiling eggs or vegetables, just pour the cooled down cooking water in your plants as an easy and free nutritious fertilizer.

2. Using Citrus Peels As Seedling Pots

Citrus or orange peels can be cut open into little bowls to be used to start seeds. All you have to do is place potting soil in citrus peels, poke a small hole in the bottom for drainage and sow the seedlings. After you sprinkle some water and let it grow, you can easily relocate it by sowing it along with the peel. As the citrus peel decomposes, it will nourish the growing plant. If you want a more advanced and reliable option, try using these 20 pack grow bags for best results. A grow bag is breathable, which decreases chances of overwatering and produces healthier plants. They are also suitable for bad or unused soil. Thus, you can start your seedling in a citrus peel and promote root growth by raising it later in these magical grow bag.

3. Use Coffee Grounds To Keep Pests Away

It is difficult to believe how many natural fertilizers you can find in your trash bin. Just like eggshells, coffee grounds are also a fantastic addition to a gardening routine. Not only do they work as excellent nitrogen-rich fertilizers, but coffee grounds also keep away bugs like ants, snails, and other critters. Since it adds organic material to the soil, coffee grounds will improve water drainage and retention. So the next time you’re drinking morning coffee, don’t discard those coffee grounds. Take them to your garden and just mix them in the regular soil. Best part is that they’re practically invisible when added to the soil and will not ruin your garden aesthetics.

4. Add Honey On Roots For Propagation

Honey is one of the best organic products that promotes root growth in cuttings. It contains enzymes that actively promote new roots and increases the success rate of propagating plants from cuttings. Other than that, it also has antibacterial and antifungal properties that prevent root decay and infections. Therefore, many gardeners call it an effective ‘rooting hormone’. The process is quite simple. You can mix 2 tablespoons of honey in boiled water and dip the cutting into the solution after it cools down. It takes about 2-3 weeks for the cuttings to grow roots. It’s an easy and simple hack to use in your daily gardening routine!

5. Get Rid Of Weeds Using Vinegar

Even the best of gardens suffer from weed problems frequently. One of the most effective way to remove weeds is by uprooting them and that can take a lot of time, especially if the size of your garden is large. If you’re too tired of uprooting weeds every time, this little gardening hack can easily solve all your problems. All you’ll need is vinegar, some salt and regular dish soap. The acetic acid in vinegar and salt will draw out all the moisture from the weeds. Add the prepared mixture to a spray bottle and use where weed growth is in excess. For best results, pick the sunniest time of the day so that the weed withers quickly. Although it may require multiple treatments, this homemade herbicide hack will keep all the weeds at bay.

Conclusion

Gardening is more about techniques than just being about planting seeds and watering daily. Like a puzzle, it requires a lot of care and patience. That does not mean you need to empty your wallet to make your backyard bloom. You can easily solve most garden problems like drying soil, weeds or fertilising with items lying around your houses. These inexpensive and simple hacks prove that gardening does not need to be an expensive hobby. Start using these easy yet useful tricks into your routine and upgrade your gardening skills today!

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