These Beverages Are Also Good For Your Garden

It's time to do your spring planting! If you aren’t fond of using toxic pesticides or weed killers in and around your home, you may have a few effective alternatives in your refrigerator and liquor cabinet. According to the New York Post, some common beverages can be used in your garden as weed killers, pesticides, and even fertilizers.

The experts at UK plant retailer Gardening Express have shared these little-known uses for drinks that may already be in your kitchen. All you need are some spray bottles. These can be used for indoor or outdoor plants:

This is a great alternative to weed killers. The sugar can also give your compost a boost.

It's a good spray-on fertilizer but don’t use too much.

Try it as a pesticide.

It's a good nitrogen-rich fertilizer that also keeps pests away.

It can prevent bacteria, but only add a dash at a time.

OJ works as a fertilizer, but spray it sparingly. The acidity can kill plants if too much is used.