Reducing waste is important for the environment, so wherever we can reuse or recycle in the garden, we should consider doing so. For example, we can use leftover food scraps to help with composting, but some food scraps can also help reduce weeds, deter garden pests, and help your garden flourish.
Coffee
Coffee machine leftovers are great for mixing into the soil beds of your flowers. As coffee grounds contain nitrogen and nutrients, they can become a quick and easy fertiliser.
Egg shells
Egg shells also work well as a fertiliser due to the amount of calcium they provide. The shells are also deterrents to snails and slugs, you just need to crush them up and spread them through your garden.
Orange peels
Orange peels have a strong scent so they can deter lots of garden pests. You can spread them around the roots of your plants to keep things like ants and flies away from your crops and flowers.
Peppers
Spicy peppers like chilli peppers not only help with the flavour of your growing crops, but they can also act as a natural insecticide because of the strong scent.
Boiled water
When cooking pasta or boiling rice or eggs, we often tip the leftover water down the sink. However, if you keep it and let it cool, it can be transferred to your watering can for the next time your plants need watering.
Save the planet
While doing your bit for the environment, you can help your garden too. So, before you relax on your rattan garden furniture, consider the ways you can reduce waste and help your garden thrive.
