WANT to get your garden ready for the sunshine but don't know where to begin?
You don't have to break the bank on fancy products because there's a pantry staple you can use to transform your outdoor space.
Former royal gardener Jack Stooks has revealed all you need is some coffee to get your garden looking posh in no time.
Jack, who previously worked at Highgrove Estate the whizz shared with Coffee Friend what gardeners can use the humble coffee bean for.
First of all, coffee grounds can be used as afertiliser, the pro revealed.
“Like most fertilisers, it consists of the elements NPK: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium,” he said.
It's perfect for boarders and will help flowers grow in no time – and it can also help bring worms into your garden, which help with aeration.
But the uses don't end there, coffee can also be used as a “thick mulch to place over the soil and around plants.”
The coffee can help suppress weeds while also locking in moisture, the pro explained.
And if you're sick of pests bothering you when you try and relax in your garden, placing coffee grounds close to seating areas outside can help deter mosquitos and other bugs.
The kitchen staple can even be used to help flowers bloom at their best.
That said, you need to be ready in and feed your plants coffee grounds then to see the best results.
For this to happen, however, “you would want to feed them these coffee grounds in the autumn months”.
“The coffee will be used as feed within the pots,” Jack said.
More tricks to transform your garden
Previously, award-winning landscape designer and author ofRHS Resilient Garden,Tom Massey, partnered up withChase Distillery, the proud official gin and vodka sponsor of the RHS Urban Show 2024,toinspirethe nation to reconnect with nature like never before.
From choosing theto celebrating imperfection, Massey's tips are sure to encourage individuals to nurture a connection with nature, no matter their surroundings.
Embrace Container Potting
“Many people don't have traditional garden space, pots and containers can allow you to grow anywhere; get creative and experiment with different plant combinations to expand your urban oasis.”
Gather pots or containers of various sizes and fill them with herbs, flowers, or vegetables suited to your space and taste.
Choose the Right Plants
“Select plants that thrive in your space's conditions, whether it’s a sunny windowsill or a shady balcony. Choose wisely, and your garden will flourish.”
Research plants suitable for your available light and space, ensuring they'll thrive in your urban garden environment.
The RHS has lots of great free advice available online.
Vertical Growing
“Reach new heights with vertical gardening; let climbing plants add a touch of greenery to walls, trellises or balustrades.”
Install trellises or climbing wires to maximise vertical space and grow climbers like tomatoes or beans for a lush, space-saving kitchen garden.
