Compost is a fantastic mulch, especially for vegetable gardens, as it enhances soil quality and supplies essential nutrients.
Using shredded or dead leaves as mulch can naturally fertilize the soil, slowly releasing nutrients without the need for synthetic fertilizers.
Fresh cut grass, free from chemicals, acts as a nitrogen-rich mulch around vegetables, especially beneficial for leafy greens due to its nitrogen release during decomposition.
Mixing used Coffee Grounds into your soil is a great way to add nitrogen. Coffee Grounds decompose gradually and create space for aeration in the garden.
You can use composted manure if you’re a homesteader, farmer, or someone with animals on your property. This nutrient-rich material is derived from your animals.
Banana peels can be used as mulch or turned into banana peel tea by steeping in water, offering an excellent fertilizer that releases nutrients into the soil.
Sprinkling baking soda on soil can encourage blooms in alkaline-loving plants and prevent fungal growth due to its alkaline properties.