Gardener's three-ingredient fertiliser hack makes plants grow 'luxuriantly' at no cost

It's that delightful time of year when an outdoor space comes into its own, with flowers in full bloom and looking splendid.

You'll likely be spending more time outside now the sun is out, hosting garden soirees or simply unwinding with a good book.

While plants and flowers infuse life into gardens, it can be costly to ensure they flourish. But fear not, because there is a viral gardening hack that allows you to get your plants growing "luxuriantly" without breaking the bank.

TikTok user @oldgarden.official has shared a video on "how to make a fertiliser for green plants" using household ingredients.

First, they instruct you to get egg shells and "crush them in a container". Then, you need 50ml of white vinegar to add to the jar. The final part of the three-ingredient concoction is 500ml of water, and then you should "let it stand for three days". When the three days are up, "filter out the water".

You should then pop the mixture into a spray bottle, and the TikToker claims that "you will find green plants growing luxuriantly" with "shiny green" leaves.

Numerous comments praised the suggestion as a "good tip". Others shared their gardening own hacks, with one user stating: "I put crushed egg shells right into the dirt with coffee grinds. Works amazing."

This comes after gardening expert and founder of Go Tree Quotes, Ben McInerney revealed that roses, shrubs, and perennials need pruning this month for optimal growth.

Ben said trimming your roses at this time will "guarantee new growth and beautiful blooms" by summer. On the topic of shrubs, Ben advised: "All you have to do is cut off any dead or damaged branches, as well as any overgrown or crossing branches." And if you want more blooms on your perennials, cut the stems right above where there's a healthy set of leaves.