1 week Ago By Chanelle Georgina
Green-thumbed enthusiast LeAnne Samuelson, on behalf of Prestige Botanicals, said , "I’m all about finding natural, inexpensive solutions." To help her roses bloom beautifully in the garden , she's combined three "breakfast scraps" to create a powerful homemade fertiliser. The mixture is said to also act as a pest deterrent and a slow-release fertiliser.
"All you need is a banana, an egg, and a cup of coffee," said LeAnne. "These breakfast scraps are a slow-release fertiliser, pest deterrent , and soil booster, all rolled into one." Explaining how she creates the fertiliser, LeAnne said: "I pop my banana peels, crushed eggshells, and coffee grounds into a big zip-lock bag.
"I then stash it in an opaque bag in the bottom drawer of my fridge. When I’m ready, I mix them into the garden soil, and my plants thrive." Delving into more detail about how the fertiliser benefits plants, namely roses, LeAnne said: "Your roses, in particular, will appreciate the extra potassium.
" It's the banana peels that are rich in potassium, which are said to "help with the formation of flower buds". LeAnne emphasised: "The more bananas, the more blooms." Banana peels also contain phosphorus, which helps improve soil health and helps plants grow stronger.
Eggshells, which are rich in calcium, are handy for any tomato crops you might have growing in the garden. LeAnne explained: "Tomatoes thrive on calcium, and [egg shells] help keep the dreaded blossom end rot at bay. "And as a bonus, slugs and snails won’t come near your crops because they can’t stand the texture of the crushed shells.
" When it comes to the coffee grounds, plants such as hydrangeas, blueberries, and camellias will love the addition of this breakfast scrap to the soil. LeAnne elaborated: "Coffee grounds are a hit with acid-loving plants. They also help deter pests like slugs, thanks to their sharp texture.
" The gardening expert swears by her homemade fertiliser mixture, adding that she also uses it "when re-potting container gardens or planting new beds". She explained: "The nutrients release slowly, feeding my plants over time. I even top up my garden beds with coffee grounds regularly for continuous nourishment.
" Without the use of fertiliser, plants may not get all the nutrients they need, leading to stunted growth, weakened flower buds, and a higher vulnerability to pests..
