Overview

• Multiple UK outlets report Huber’s guidance to repurpose household scraps to supply the key lawn nutrients nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
• Used coffee grounds are highlighted as a nitrogen source that can be sprinkled on turf or steeped at about half a pound to five gallons of water to make a lawn tonic.
• Banana skins provide potassium and phosphorus, while fish remnants and vegetable peelings contribute additional phosphorus as they break down.
• Late summer into early autumn is identified as the prime window to feed lawns to set up thicker, greener growth for the season ahead.
• Application tips include mowing a few days beforehand, moistening the lawn, avoiding heavy rain, using a backpack sprayer for even coverage, lightly watering after, then monitoring results or running a soil test.