“Who would’ve thought that those orange peels I usually toss could actually help my garden? I started tossing them around my plants, and let me tell you—I couldn’t help doing a happy garden dance when I saw the results!”
Why I Love Using Orange Peels
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Keeps Pests Away – The strong citrus scent seems to confuse ants and aphids, and even keeps the neighborhood cats off my soil.
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Boosts My Soil – When I compost them, they add a nice hit of potassium, phosphorus, and calcium.
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Helps My Compost – They break down slowly, which helps balance all my green and brown bits.
Orange peels added to my compost pile.
Welcomes Good Bugs – Some of my favorite pollinators seem to love the citrusy smell.
How I Use Them
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Right in the Soil: I chop the peels into small pieces and sprinkle them around my plants.
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Composting: I toss them in gradually—too many can make my compost a little too acidic.
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Citrus Spray: Sometimes I boil the peels, cool the water, and give my leaves a little nutrient and protective spritz.
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Mulch Mix: I shred them and mix with other mulch for a fragrant, protective layer.
My Tips & Warnings
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I don’t pile thick layers directly on soil—whole peels can attract pests.
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I try to balance citrus with neutral compost ingredients, so nothing gets too acidic.
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Whenever I can, I use eco-friendly products to keep chemicals out of my garden.
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