7 Things to Bury in Your Garden for Free Fertilizer

💡Burying kitchen scraps, such as squash peels and banana peels, adds nutrients like potassium to your soil.

🍳Eggshells are a great source of calcium for your plants, but they can take up to a year to fully decompose.

📦Cardboard products like toilet paper rolls provide shelter for worms and help to aerate the soil.

🥖Stale bread is an excellent source of organic matter and moisture for worms to thrive in your garden.

☕️Coffee grounds add organic matter to your soil and help to decompose faster with the help of worms.

Can I bury wood chips into my garden?

—It is not recommended to bury wood chips unless you are growing acidic soil-loving plants like blueberries or potatoes.

Do I need to crush the eggshells before burying them?

—Crushing eggshells helps with faster decomposition, but it is not necessary.

Can I bury dairy and meat products into my garden?

—No, dairy and meat products attract anaerobic bacteria and can create a foul smell in your garden. It is better to compost them.

Why should I avoid using onion and garlic scraps?

—Onion and garlic scraps repel earthworms, which are beneficial for decomposing organic matter in your garden.

When is the best time to add grass clippings to the garden?

—It is best to use grass clippings in your garden if you do not use any chemical compounds in your lawn. Avoid using grass clippings with weed or grass seeds.

00:00In this video, Jack shares seven things you can bury in your garden to provide free fertilizer and nutrients to your plants.

02:49He suggests burying kitchen scraps, such as squash peels, banana peels, and leftover greens, to add nutrients like potassium to your soil.

03:59Eggshells are a great source of calcium for your plants, but they can take up to a year to fully decompose.

04:31Cardboard products like toilet paper rolls are beneficial for worm activity and soil aeration.

06:31Stale bread, coffee grounds, grass clippings, and fallen leaves are also excellent additions to your garden for organic matter and nutrients.