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. . PERK UP: Tea and coffee gives us a boost — but it can also revive greenery.
Nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus are among the nutrients in old coffee grounds that can help plants to grow while tannic acid in tea leaves also has benefits. Adding these occasionally to soil can act as a fertiliser but it’s best to do this in moderation — just a couple of spoonfuls of grounds or leaves every couple of months or so is enough. READ MORE MONEY SAVING TIPS SUN SAVERS Four ways to save money and the planet when getting your kid a Halloween costume SUN SAVERS Three savvy ways to save big before Christmas with carefully timed purchases WASTE NOT: You can also use other kitchen scraps to nourish soil.
Elise Harlock, brand manager at florist Prestige Flowers, said: “Banana skins are a fantastic, simple way to enrich your soil. They decompose quickly and provide essential nutrients. “Or try crushing leftover eggshells and sprinkle them around your plants.
They are rich in calcium, which is vital for plant cell walls.” POT LUCK: It may be easier to keep your plant in the pot it came in, but if it is too small it could cause issues. Most read in Money SPOOKY SETTING In.
