Household waste is natural flower fertilizer: turn waste into treasure for gardening

To some friends, growing flowers may seem like a rather difficult task. Of course, once you know how to grow flowers, you will discover the joy in it. Even the "household waste" in your home can work very well for growing flowers. Below is a simple list of several kinds of household waste that are greatly helpful for growing flowers!

1. Rotten eggs

If you usually buy too many eggs and do not have time to eat them, they tend to go bad over time. When this happens, the eggs can only be thrown away. But you may not realize that even rotten eggs are a good material for growing flowers, and the method of use is very simple.

Lightly crack one end of the egg, then use a toothpick to pierce a small hole in the inner membrane. When repotting flowers and changing the soil, place the cracked end of the egg facing up at the bottom of the pot, then cover it with nutrient soil, and afterward place the flower into the pot.

Due to the action of microbes in the pot, the egg liquid inside the shell will continuously rot and decompose, and then the nutrients will be released from the cracks, turning into fertilizer for the flowers and plants to absorb. This can very well meet the growth needs of the flowers, and the decomposition process occurs inside the eggshell, so it will not harm the root system. One egg can generally maintain fertility for about one to two years, and after the eggshell decomposes, it is also a very good calcium fertilizer.

2. Sawdust

Sawdust is relatively common at home during renovation. Using sawdust for growing flowers also works very well and can completely turn waste into treasure. As a cutting medium for flowers such as roses and gardenias, the effect is obvious, even better than soil cuttings or water cuttings, and rooting is fast and the plants are robust. After rooting, they can be moved into a pot together with the sawdust for care.

Sawdust can also be used to make fertilizer. Mix sawdust with inorganic fertilizers such as urea, put it into a plastic bag, and place it in the sun to decompose. Generally, it can fully decompose in about two months. When using it, mix in an appropriate amount of soil and it is ready to use. The nutrient soil made this way is loose, breathable, and rich in nutrients.

3. Expired beer

Beer contains a large amount of carbon dioxide, sugar, and protein, all of which are very beneficial to flower growth. Using an appropriate amount of beer to water flowers can make them grow more vigorously, with green leaves and bright flowers. It not only provides sufficient nutrients for the flowers, but is also very easy to absorb. Generally, beer can be diluted with clean water before use.

Diluted beer can also be used to spray or wipe leaves, which can likewise achieve the effect of foliar fertilization. It can make plant leaves even more emerald green and glossy. For freshly bought cut flowers, you can pour a little beer into the vase to extend the viewing time.

4. Fish tank water

Fish tank water is the water changed out from an aquarium. It contains some fish feces, and using it to water flowers is also a very good flower fertilizer. It can be used directly to water flowers; you only need to be careful that the water temperature does not differ too much from the soil temperature.