10 Surprising Household Items That Can Help Plants Grow – 10 Great Gardening Hacks
Chloe Bennett
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That's right – as unusual as it may sound, hair works great as a natural fertiliser due to its high levels of magnesium. You can take some strands out of your hair brush or even use dog, cat or horse hair. When used in compost, the hair can offer structural support for roots and help break up thick and clumpy soil.
Because of white vinegar's high level of acidity, it makes an effective acid plant feed. Mix a tablespoon of vinegar into a gallon of water and use the concoction to feed your roses and hydrangeas once a season. It's important to check the pH of your soil before applying this, however, as you don’t want the pH to be too low.
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