Roses, the undisputed queens of the garden, deserve the best! Ditch the chemicals and discover 10 amazing organic fertilizers to nourish your roses naturally.
Used coffee grounds are a treasure trove of nitrogen, a key nutrient for lush rose foliage and abundant blooms. Sprinkle a thin layer around your roses, but avoid overdoing it.
Eggshells are a natural source of calcium, crucial for strong stems that can support those heavy rose blooms. Crush them finely and sprinkle around the base of your plants.
Teeming with beneficial microbes, compost tea nourishes the soil and promotes healthy root growth. Steep composted material in water, dilute, and water your roses for a natural boost.
Aged manure tea, diluted properly, provides a rich blend of nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, giving your roses a natural multivitamin boost.
Rich in potassium, banana peels promote vibrant blooms and disease resistance in roses. Bury them around the base of your plants or chop them up and add them to your compost pile.
Alfalfa meal is a slow-release source of nitrogen, perfect for promoting healthy rose foliage and overall plant growth. Apply a light layer around your plants in early spring..
Don't be deterred by the smell! Fish emulsion is a potent organic fertilizer packed with nutrients and even acts as a natural pest repellent for your roses. Dilute it well before use.
Epsom salts provide magnesium, a mineral that helps roses cope with stress from heat or disease. Dissolve a tablespoon in a gallon of water and use it to water your roses occasionally.
Wood ash adds potassium to the soil, but be cautious! It can raise soil pH. Only use it if your soil test indicates alkaline soil and apply sparingly.