Roses will stay strong and healthy with 1 kitchen item

Gardens up and down the country are currently basking in the sun, dotted with the sight of stunning roses. England's favourite flower, the rose, will complement any garden in a variety of hues, but the upkeep can prove to be tricky.

Roses are susceptible to various pests and diseases, with spider mites, black spot, powdery mildew and aphids posing a threat to their health and potentially spoiling your garden aesthetic. The blistering summer sun in recent weeks will also present difficulties in keeping your flowers strong until the later stages of summer. But, there is a solution to help maintain roses, and other flowers, all with the help of a product you're likely to already have knocking about in your cupboards.

Despite the UK being home to the most renowned tea-drinking population, coffee is the most popular drink across the rest of the globe, with roughly two billion cups sipped each day.

Coffee grounds, the finely ground roasted coffee beans used to brew the drink, can be recycled to benefit your soil and boost your plants.

The versatile substance has been the subject of many debates over its usefulness in deterring pests and as a fertiliser, without conclusive results.

However, they can make a great addition to compost for you to apply to your garden's soil, in moderation, due to their nutrients, which can help plants grow.

Used grounds rot down well for use in homemade compost to boost your roses by spreading them around the border soil.

Due to being slightly acidic, some plants, such as roses and hydrangeas, can flourish with the addition of coffee grounds.

It's important to note that, for those with pets who roam the garden, the caffeine in coffee can be toxic to dogs and cats so be weary of placement, opting for a compost bin or deep amongst the soil.