SOIL ENERGIZER
If soil isn ’ t rich and ready to support plant growth , you may need to use a soil energizer . This will aid in building strength and nutrients that will help plants thrive . There are readymade soil energizers available for purchase , but using a homemade mix in the garden you built from scratch is half the fun . One non-organic ( and somewhat controversial ) recipe calls to mix one can of beer , a half cup of regular Coke , a half cup of dishwashing liquid , a half cup of antiseptic mouthwash , and a quarter teaspoon of instant tea granules in a 10-gallon bucket of water , then add the energizer to the garden soil two weeks before planting . This homemade recipe can cover a hundred square feet and guarantees a bountiful gardening season .
NEMATODE HINDRANCE
Nematodes can be beneficial in moderation , but they can also cause garden destruction . They can overfeed and introduce viruses into gardens if left unchecked . Luckily , beer can be there to prevent any nematode problems . Plant some French marigolds in a garden and then water it with a beer solution made of 12 ounces of beer per gallon of water . After the flowers have finished blooming , simply turn them into the soil . Their addition to the soil will prevent any further nematode issues .
SLUG PREVENTION
Slugs and snails not only have an affinity for gardens , they also love beer . So , instead of allowing them to slime freely through the garden , you can catch them in beer traps . Fill a six- to eight-inch deep cup or container halfway with beer . As stated previously , it does not have to be a fresh or quality beer . Dig a hole near the garden for the container , making sure it ’ s deep enough to have the lip of the container flush to ground level .
Slugs and snails will slowly make their way toward it and dive in to indulge , unaware they won ’ t be able to climb back out . Check back occasionally to pour out the old contents and refill for further entrapments .
COMPOST STARTER
Soil-enriching compost can either be bought or made at home . If it ’ s being made at home , it can take some time before it has decomposed enough for use . To speed things up , you could mix a regular bottle of beer with ammonia and four gallons of water to pour over the compost pile . The yeast and sugar provided by the beer plus the ammonia ’ s nitrogen facilitates beneficial bacteria , shortening the decomposition timespan .
" Slugs and snails not only have an affinity for gardens , they also love beer . So , instead of allowing them to slime freely through the garden , you can catch them in beer traps ."
GARDEN BRIGHTENER
Don ’ t use a camera filter to increase the color in a garden : use beer . A beer mixture combining ammonia , dishwashing liquid , liquid lawn food , molasses , and a can of beer can brighten any garden and make picture filters a thing of the past . The concoction provides nitrogen , sugar , and yeast to the hungry plants , increasing their brightness . Even though dishwashing liquid seems odd to use , it helps leaves and soil absorb the liquid lawn food . Of course , be extremely careful and conservative with the use of ammonia if you decide to follow these recipes . If used correctly and sparingly , it can be beneficial to the soil , but its potential for harm may lead gardeners to steer clear altogether .
Gardening is fun , but gardening with beer is even better . Don ’ t let excess beer puddle up at the bottom of a trash bag — use it for one of its many garden benefits . grow cycle 123