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### 🌾 9. **Weed Tea**
Pull weeds, toss them in a bucket of water, and let them steep for a few days. Strain and use the water as a free, nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer — packed with whatever those weeds took from your soil.
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### 🐟 10. **Fish Tank Water**
If you keep fish, their tank water is liquid gold for plants. It’s full of nitrogen and beneficial bacteria. Just don’t use saltwater — freshwater only!
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### Bonus Tip: **Know Your Plants’ Needs**
Feeding your garden is more effective when you understand what each plant craves — leafy greens love nitrogen, while flowering plants benefit from phosphorus and potassium. Mix and match these free methods for a balanced approach.
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### Final Thoughts
Feeding your garden doesn’t have to mean store-bought fertilizers or fancy soil amendments. With a little creativity and mindfulness, you can turn everyday waste into powerful plant food — saving money and reducing waste at the same time.
So next time you’re about to toss those peels, grounds, or scraps… feed them to your garden instead. Nature (and your wallet) will thank you!
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