1. DIY Nitrogen-Rich Plant Fertilizer (Oats + Tea Bag)

What You’ll Need:

• A tea bag
• 1 tablespoon of oats
• Boiling water

Instructions:

1. Cut open a tea bag and empty out the leaves.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of oats into the bag.
3. Fill the bag with boiling water.
4. Let it steep for at least an hour (the longer, the better).

Why It Works:

This mixture creates a nitrogen-rich solution, which acts like protein for your plants and promotes their growth. Use this to water your plants once every three weeks, instead of chemical fertilizers.

Warning!
Be sure to not overwater your plants with this mixture, as too much nitrogen can harm them.

2. Fixing a Broken Stem (With Cinnamon and a Q-Tip)

What You’ll Need:

• Water
• Cinnamon powder
• A Q-tip
• String

Instructions:

1. Wet the broken area of the stem with some water.
2. Dip the Q-tip in cinnamon powder and apply it to the broken stem.
3. Use the string to wrap around the stem to support it and keep it straight.

Why It Works:

Cinnamon acts as a natural antiseptic, preventing bacteria from setting in and promoting healing. The Q-tip helps stabilize the stem during recovery.

Warning!
Avoid using too much cinnamon, as it can be overwhelming for the plant and hinder healing.

3. Banana Peel Fertilizer

What You’ll Need:

• Banana peels
• A container
• Water

Instructions:

1. Chop up the banana peels and place them in a container or bowl.
2. Fill it with water and let it soak for at least an hour (the longer, the better).
3. Strain the banana water into another container.

Why It Works:

The banana peels release potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium into the water, which are all essential nutrients for plants. Use the banana water to hydrate your plants and encourage healthy growth.

Warning!
Banana peel water should not be used too often, as it can lead to an excess of certain nutrients like potassium.

4. Getting Rid of Fungus Gnats

What You’ll Need:

• 1/4 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide
• 1 cup of water

Instructions:

1. Mix the hydrogen peroxide and water together.
2. Apply it directly to the soil of your plants.

Why It Works:

Hydrogen peroxide kills fungus gnat larvae on contact, preventing an infestation and saving your plants from further damage.

5. Homemade Drip Watering System (From a Plastic Bottle)

What You’ll Need:

• A plastic bottle
• A Q-tip
• A chopstick or stick
• Tape
• Water

Instructions:

1. Poke a hole in the plastic bottle cap and insert the Q-tip.
2. Tape the chopstick or stick to the bottle.
3. Fill the bottle with water and cap it.
4. Turn the bottle upside down and stick it into the soil.

Why It Works:

This setup creates a homemade drip watering system that slowly releases water to your plants while you're away, preventing them from drying out.

6. Homemade Plant Fertilizer (Using Banana Peels, Eggshells, and More)

What You’ll Need:

• 3 eggshells (crushed)
• Banana peels (from 2 bananas)
• Potato peels (1-2)
• 2-3 used black tea bags
• 3 tablespoons of 3% hydrogen peroxide
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• Warm water

Instructions:

1. Add the crushed eggshells, banana peels, potato peels, tea bags, hydrogen peroxide, and baking soda into a gallon jug or container.
2. Fill the container with warm water.
3. Shake it up and let it soak for 24 hours.
4. After 24 hours, strain the mixture into another container.

Why It Works:

This DIY mix provides essential nutrients, like calcium from the eggshells and potassium from the banana peels, that plants need to thrive.