These are the natural fertilisers that experts swear by – and they’re hiding in your kitchen cupboard

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Much like us, plants too need regular doses of necessary nutrients and that’s what fertilisers are for. For the most part, we apply store-bought plant food in the form of granules or liquid. But did you know that natural fertilisers are hiding in your kitchen?

Common kitchen items and even food scraps make for some of the best plant fertilisers, some can even stop plant leaves from turning brown. The best part is that they’re free!