Gardeners use bones as fertilisers, destroy fungus with cinnamon – and sing to plants [Video]

A survey of 2,000 adults has unveiled some of the more unusual tactics gardeners employ to boost their plant growth, including tossing used teabags onto the soil. Creating beer traps for slugs, using fireplace ash as a fertiliser, and watering plants with potato water were also mentioned as unique gardening hacks.

The typical gardener devotes three hours per week to their outdoor space, with TV shows, social media, and gaming being major sources of inspiration.

Sabrina Carmona, VP of Farm Heroes Saga at King, the mobile game developer behind the farm-inspired, match 3 puzzle game, commented: “The research has revealed some weird and wonderful ways people tend to their gardens. It’s been interesting to discover some of these and understand why tending to gardens has become such a popular pastime.

“But for those who don’t have access to outdoor space, or who might not have the time to garden, you can still get your nurturing hit from …