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### 4. **Great for Composting In-Place**
Eventually, the banana will fall or fully rot—perfect for in-place composting. Buried near your plants, it offers a rich source of potassium, phosphorus, and organic matter. It’s especially good for feeding:
– Tomatoes
– Peppers
– Roses
– Flowering annuals
It’s like giving your garden a slow-release fertilizer—completely free and eco-friendly.
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### How to Hang an Overripe Banana in the Garden
It’s easy. Here’s what to do:
1. Choose an overripe banana—peel intact or split open.
2. Place it in a **mesh bag**, **old stocking**, or **cheesecloth** to keep pests like rodents out.
3. Hang it from a tree branch, garden pole, or trellis, about 3–5 feet off the ground.
4. Replace once it’s fully decomposed or no longer attracting insects.
**Pro Tip:** Don’t hang bananas too close to delicate plants, as fermenting fruit may attract too many bugs in one area.
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### Final Thoughts
Nature has a way of offering simple, effective solutions—and **an overripe banana in the garden** is one of those hidden gems. Whether you want more pollinators, better yields, or an eco-friendly pest control method, this little trick works wonders.
So next time you see a banana turning brown on the counter, don’t throw it out—**hang it up, and let your garden thank you**.
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