After a long day in the garden, there's nothing better than a refreshing, ice-cold beer to recharge your batteries. But is the drink actually good for plants? To what extent is the claim that beer stimulates plant growth just an urban legend? Discover cool tricks for using beer in the garden!
The best part is that it's all organic, so you can use the half-drunk beers you found at a cookout to grow your plants.
Beer for the compost
You'll be surprised at what you can put in the compost and what surprising things will actually benefit your garden if you've ever thought about it. One of the best ways to get composting started quickly is to use beer because it contains yeast and nitrogen, i.e. ammonia. Reusing old beer instead of buying a compost booster from the store will save you a lot of money.
Beer as fertilizer for plants
Is old beer good for plants? Undoubtedly. In addition to the yeast and sugar, beer is a good source of potassium, calcium and magnesium. All of these factors are beneficial for plant growth. If you add the drink to the water, you can use it as an organic fertilizer for the entire lawn or garden. Let the beer sit open for a few days. Then mix it with water to make a fertilizer. Pour the mixture around the base of your plants. The ratio should be approximately 1 part beer to 10 parts water. When you pour it into the soil, your plants will respond to the nutrients.
Some plants thrive on the nutrients found in old beer, such as tomatoes, peppers, roses and hops. If you want your plants to develop faster and bear more fruit, just pour some beer directly to their roots.
If you see brown spots on your lawn, a little beer can help. Fill a spray bottle with beer and apply it to the stains in the garden. The fermented sugar in beer nourishes the lawn, while the acid kills bugs and fungi that cause brown spots.
Fight pests
One of the most disgusting garden pests is the snail: they cannot resist the attraction of beer. Place a jar of old beer in the garden area where you found these pests. Snails and slugs will live in the container.
Wasp and fly trap
Beer is an effective garden pesticide, especially against fruit flies and wasps. Mix 1 tablespoon of dish soap with 200 ml of beer in a container. Then cover the container with foil and poke a few holes in it. When the insects smell the smell, they will retreat into the cup. If the cup is already filled with insects, it's time to change the solution.
Attract beneficial pollinators
Beer serves a dual purpose: it lures pests to their inevitable doom and it attracts beneficial pollinators. Beer can be used to attract butterflies, which in turn can increase plant growth and fruit yield. To attract butterflies from far and wide, always keep a bowl of this nectar-rich feast in your garden. You need a few (4-5) overripe bananas, 200g brown sugar and 400-500ml beer. Mix all the ingredients and puree the bananas until a thick mixture forms. Place the mixture high above the ground to avoid attracting pests and ants.
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Make the garden a paradise for bees
There are many creatures that enjoy beer, not just butterflies. We all know that bees love the drink if we've ever been outside on a hot day with a cold beer. Fill a small basin with rocks and pebbles. To protect the bees, pour beer into the bowl and make sure the top of the pebbles stay dry. This way they can take care of themselves.
Watering houseplants with beer
When watering your plants regularly, mix one part well-rested beer with ten parts water. Using the nutrients contained in the drinkwill be your plantsappear healthier and more vibrant and revive their wilted or yellowed leaves.
Mosquito prevention
Beer is a great way to keep mosquitoes out of your garden. Mix equal parts old beer and mouthwash. Add two tablespoons of Epsom salt to a spray bottle and spray the solution around the garden. The remedy works for up to two months.
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