Ecological fertilizer is a solution that has attracted more and more attention in recent years.We are going back to what used to be everyday life, but during the preparations it is worth comparing new ideas with classic methods fertilization.
Grass clippings
If you have an organic lawn, collect grass clippings for use in your garden. It is a great weed blocking mulch and is also rich in nitrogen which is an essential nutrient for most plants.You can spread the mower remnants, which do not contain grass pollen and weeds, under bushes or trees, so that they can better store water in root systems during drought.
Organic residues
Use kitchen and garden waste by making your own compost. Compost releases nutrients slowly, which means that well-composted garden bedding material can last a year or two without the need to re-fertilize. Compost also helps the soil to retain moisture, which is essential for the development of vegetable gardens during hot and dry summers. As in the case of grass clippings, it perfectly protects the root system of the plant. Additionally, an excellent compost material will be shredded vegetables and fruit from the squeezer, which will decompose faster than other organic material.
Manure
Manure comes from various sources - chicken, horse, cow or goat. Each type of manure is rich in nitrogen and other nutrients, but you must use it carefully.Raw manure is highly acidic and may in fact contain more nutrients than the plants need, so too much of it can be too strong and cause acid infestation. It is best to use composted manure. Because it is less nutrient-rich and acidic, you can use more of it to improve soil water retention without endangering your plants. You won't have to wait long - manure quickly turns into an ideal odorless substance for the soil.
Leaves
Instead of collecting fall leaves and putting them in a plastic bag, use them as excellent garden material. The leaves are rich in micronutrients, attract earthworms, retain moisture and help to fertilize heavy and impervious soils. You can use the leaves in two ways: either throw them into the ground (or mix the crushed leaves with the potting soil) or use them as mulch to fertilize the plants.
Coffee
Coffee grounds have many uses, but one of the best is as fertilizer.Many plants, such as berries, rhododendrons, roses and tomatoes thrive best in acidic soil. Recycle coffee grounds to acidify the soil. This can be done in several ways - you can either sprinkle the leftover coffee grounds onto the ground, or brew liquid coffee that will be poured onto the garden. Dip up to six cups of coffee grounds per week to make garden coffee, then use it to water acid-loving plants.
Egg shells
If you've ever used lime in your garden, you know that it has many benefits - first of all, it helps to lower soil acidity for plants that do not like acid, and also provides plants with a lot of calcium, which is an essential nutrient. Lime itself is an all-natural fertilizer that can be purchased at a garden center, but if you'd rather save some money, there is a cheaper way to get the same benefits. Just scald the eggshells thoroughly, save them and crush them in a mortar for use in your garden.It turns out that egg shells contain as much as 93% calcium carbonate.
Banana peels
" We eat bananas because of their potassium, and roses love potassium too. Just bury the skins in a hole next to the rose bush so they can compost naturally. As the rose grows, bury the peel in the topsoil. Both of these approaches will provide the potassium needed for the proper growth of the plant. They are also perfect for fertilizing the substrate of tomatoes or cucumbers. You can use the pickled banana peels, which are perfect as fertilizers. "
