Gardeners named the best free home fertilizer for hydrangeas: when and how to apply

All gardeners who grow hydrangeas want the bushes to be lush and bloom beautifully. There's a simple, straightforward way to do this – try this easy homemade banana peel fertilizer.

Hydrangeas are a real decoration of any garden. Their lush flowers come in a variety of shades, and the right fertilizer is needed to maximize their blooms.

The best time to fertilize hydrangeas is in the spring, before the start of summer flowering. One of the most important elements that stimulates flower growth is potassium, writes Express.

This fertilizer "will give your flowers an extra amount of nutrients without harm."

Banana peels are a natural source of potassium, which is essential for overall plant health. It helps regulate water absorption, promotes strong root development, and improves flowering and fruiting. Banana peel decomposes slowly, so it serves as a source of long-term nutrition for your plants.

This fertilizer will not only strengthen your hydrangeas, but it can also repel pests such as spider mites and aphids that cannot tolerate the smell of banana.

How to make banana peel fertilizer:

You will need a jar with a lid, banana peels, and water.

Collect ripe banana peels and store them in the container. When you have enough peels, cut them with scissors and place them in the jar. Pour water over the peels so that they are completely submerged. Close the jar with a lid and let it steep for 3-7 days. Store the homemade banana fertilizer in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

How to use banana fertilizer:

Add one part banana fertilizer to five parts water in a watering can. Pour the hydrangeas with the diluted fertilizer. Bury the banana peel pieces around the base of the flower. They slowly decompose, providing a constant supply of potassium.

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