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- Q.How Is The Appropriate Way To Use Coffee Grounds On Your Plants? - I have Heard coffee grinds can be beneficial for plants.
- Q.How Much And How Often To Use Epsom Salt In My Garden? Thanks - I understand that Epsom Salt is good for flowers and veggies. Is it also good for my herb garden? ...
- Q.My Granny Used To Water Her Houseplants With Cold Black Tea To Feed Them &her Plants Always Looked Healthy; Is This Ok To Do? - My spider plant is now growing small plants; I believe they are called babies; how do I root them so ...
- Q.I Have A Large Container Of Orchid Fertilizer, 19-31-17. What Other Plants Can I Use It On? - I no longer have orchids. I have African Violets indoor, Mandeville and know out roses outside. Also, peppers and ...
- Q.Is It Bad For Plants To Water With Leftover Tea And/or Coffee - House or garden plants....
- Q.Can I Use Epsom Salts On Houseplants?? - See above. Please and thank you!!
- Q.Can You Use Tea Bags For Houseplant Fertilizer? - I'm looking for cheaper ways to help my houseplants out. Have lots of houseplants (succulents too) and looking for ...
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srs20 on
June 28, 2019
Henderson, TexasQ.How is the appropriate way to use coffee grounds on your plants?
I have Heard coffee grinds can be beneficial for plants.
- Answered by
Florise_Garden on
June 28, 2019A.Hello,
I use coffee grounds and just put them at the base of my plants. Once I do that, I'll water :).
I'm not so sure that I've seen a huge change in my growth, but I've got a lot of coffee grounds and the garden is a great place to put them!
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- Asked by
lizcalais on
June 29, 2019
Scott LA 70583, Zone 9Q.How much and how often to use Epsom Salt in my garden? Thanks
I understand that Epsom Salt is good for flowers and veggies. Is it also good for my herb garden? Also, how much and how often should I apply it to my flower and herb beds? Tks.
Answered by
carolinegwen on
June 29, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can use it on your herbs. In some cases you may find that using an Epsom salt spray works better - one tablespoon Epsom salts to one gallon of water. Here's an article that explains the benefits of using Epsom salts: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htm
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Pammsie12 on
July 26, 2019
Glasgow Scotland G61 1NNQ.My granny used to water her houseplants with cold black tea to feed them &her plants always looked healthy; is this ok to do?
My spider plant is now growing small plants; I believe they are called babies; how do I root them so they can be transplanted?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 26, 2019
Certified ExpertA.I didn't find any research that supported watering plants with cold tea, but the used tea leaves or teabags can be added to the compost bin or worked directly into the soil around plants for improved soil drainage and structure.
You can easily propagate new plants from the spider babies and instructions are below.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/spider-plant/propagating-spiderettes.htm
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Tascafamily on
August 22, 2019
77372Q.I have a large container of orchid fertilizer, 19-31-17. What other plants can I use it on?
I no longer have orchids. I have African Violets indoor, Mandeville and know out roses outside. Also, peppers and eggplant.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 23, 2019
Certified ExpertA.This would be suitable for use with any plant in bloom or flowering. Any time that they need a boost for fruit production is also a good use for it.
The high phosphorus indicates that it is best suited for plants in flowering, or right before.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/fertilizer-numbers-npk.htm
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Emilykrula on
August 24, 2019
Toronto Ontario canadaQ.Is it bad for plants to water with leftover tea and/or coffee
House or garden plants....
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 26, 2019
Certified ExpertA.No, it is fine to water with coffee or tea. Here is how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/diluted-coffee-for-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/composting-tea-bags.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/chamomile/chamomile-tea-garden-uses.htm
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Millercheryla984 on
October 7, 2019
Roseburg,Oregon,97470Q.Can I use Epsom salts on houseplants??
See above. Please and thank you!!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 8, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Sure! This will provide small amounts of magnesium and sulfur. You may want to add a little calcium, as well, since magnesium and calcium are best taken up together.
This article will give you more information about Epsom salt use: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htm
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October 26, 2019Q.Can you use tea bags for houseplant fertilizer?
I'm looking for cheaper ways to help my houseplants out. Have lots of houseplants (succulents too) and looking for the most inexpensive ways to keep them beautiful and healthy! Simply don't have lots of money to spend on fertilizer! Also want to use organic, no chemicals. Thank you, Julie Holcomb
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 29, 2019
Certified ExpertA.You can use tea leaves, no harm and may be beneficial, but certainly not complete plant nutrition.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/composting-tea-bags.htmMake sure your houseplants need fertilizer. Some do not. Look up in our database all your different plants and see. Our articles usually will say if and how much fertilizer is needed. Slow release fertilizers go a long way. Plus, many houseplants don't need fertilizer in winter or very little.
There is no substitute for a complete mineralized organic fertilizer.
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