Don’t throw out banana peels. Here are 12 brilliant ways to reuse them in your garden

Butterflies are attracted to the sweet scent of ripe banana peels. To attract butterflies to your garden, place banana peels in a sunny spot. As they decompose, they release a sweet aroma that draws butterflies, enhancing the biodiversity and beauty of your garden. This natural method supports pollinators and contributes to a thriving garden ecosystem.

Banana peel vinegar can be used as a natural weed killer or a cleaning agent in the garden. To make banana peel vinegar, ferment banana peels in water with a bit of sugar for several weeks. The resulting vinegar can be diluted and sprayed on weeds to help control their growth, offering a natural alternative to chemical herbicides.