An expert has revealed that putting could have a major benefit. The low-cost solution will make the most of the growing season. While water and sunshine are vital, plants can fall short of the essential nutrients they get from the soil.

The right fertiliser is important to ensure a plant's health as without it, growth can be stunted and flowers weakened, reports . Fertilisers cannot make plants grow, but lack of nutrition will prevent them from reaching their full potential. Leanne Samuelson from has hailed breakfast leftovers as a way you could give your garden a boost.

The "secret garden tip" is one that doesn't require spending a penny on expensive fertilisers or pest deterrents. Most people will already have the ingredients in their kitchens - Leanne recommends using , eggshells, and coffee grounds, usually items left behind after a breakfast.

She said: "All you need is a , an egg, and a cup of coffee. These breakfast scraps are a slow-release fertiliser, pest deterrent, and soil booster, all rolled into one."

Explaining how the breakfast items may be beneficial to , the gardening pro advises to simply save your banana peel, crush your eggshells, and collect the leftover coffee grounds.

Mix them together and add them to the soil around your plants.

She added: "I pop my banana peels, crushed eggshells, and coffee grounds into a big zip-lock bag.

"I then stash it in an opaque bag in the bottom drawer of my fridge. When I'm ready, I mix them into the , and my plants thrive."

Banana peels are rich in potassium and phosphorus, making them a that improves soil health while helping plants grow stronger.

Potassium, in particular, is vital for flower production.

Leanne says your , in particular, will appreciate the extra potassium as it helps with the formation of flower buds.

Sorting your now ensures you have a lush, well-maintained space ready for summer enjoyment.

By preparing early, you can address issues like weeding, pruning, and soil health, giving your plants the best chance to thrive when the warmer weather arrives.