10 Ways to Feed Your Garden Without Spending a Dime

Introduction

A thriving garden doesn’t have to mean pricey fertilizers and fancy products. Nature provides plenty of free, nutrient-rich materials you can use to enrich your soil, boost plant growth, and keep your garden healthy—all without spending a dime. Here are 10 clever, cost-free ways to feed your garden.

1. Kitchen Scraps

Save fruit and vegetable peels, eggshells, and coffee grounds. Compost them or bury them directly in your garden to return nutrients to the soil.

2. Grass Clippings

After mowing, spread clippings around your plants as mulch. They add nitrogen to the soil and help retain moisture.

3. Fallen Leaves

Leaves are packed with trace minerals. Shred them and use as mulch, or add them to compost for a natural soil booster.

4. Coffee Grounds & Tea Leaves