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  • mustard seedlings as a garden cover crop

    The Hearty Green That Protects Your Soil All Winter And Gives You A New Harvest In The Spring

    Cover crops can help increase soil fertility and restore organic matter. This flavorful green will do all that, and give you a hearty harvest to boot.

    By Claudia Alarcón 15 days ago Read More
  • An old metal flour sifter beside a rolling pin, a measuring spoon with flour. eggs, a bottle of milk, and cookie cutters

    Repurpose An Old Flour Sifter Into An Easy And Rustic DIY Garden Planter

    Have an old flour sifter in your cabinet that's collecting dust? Discover a clever way to give the vintage kitchen tool a new life in your home garden.

    By Holly Tishfield 16 days ago Read More
  • A hand plucks a bunch of tomatoes from a plant

    This Clever Soil Trick Makes Growing Tomatoes Hassle-Free

    Maintaining healthy garden beds is sneakily difficult to do. Skip the hassle next time you plant tomatoes by using this clever and simple trick.

    By Chesney McDonald 22 days ago Read More
  • A basket of recently harvested vegetables in a garden.

    Not Bananas: Fertilize Your Garden With A Simple 'Tea' You Can DIY In Minutes

    You might've heard of using banana peels to fertilize your garden, but mixing some water with another food item can help ward off bacteria, too.

    By Rebecca Treon 22 days ago Read More
  • A hand watering a small plant in a field

    Should You Use Beer To Fertilize Your Garden?

    Beer is often used as a fertilizer due to its yeast and mineral content. But is that a good idea? Here's the lowdown on beer's viability as a fertilizer.

    By Holly Tishfield 22 days ago Read More
  • Person harvesting fruit from an orchard

    Should Fruit Trees Be Fertilized In The Fall? Here's What To Know For The Best Harvests

    Fruit trees can produce a wonderful harvest, but it helps a lot if the plants have the nutrients they need to grow healthy produce. Here's how to fertilize.

    By Autumn Swiers 24 days ago Read More
  • Cup with coffee grounds, plants in the background

    Forget Buying Mulch: Coffee Grounds Do The Same Thing In Your Garden

    Coffee grounds can help your plants thrive, but don't just empty your filter into your garden: Here's how to use grounds as mulch safely and effectively.

    By Maria Ritchie 24 days ago Read More
  • Rosemary growing on a windowsill

    How Often You Really Need To Fertilize Your Indoor Herb Garden

    An indoor herb garden can make your cooking taste unbelievably fresh and delicious, but you need to fertilize the plants to keep them thriving.

    By Autumn Swiers 25 days ago Read More
  • A wasp eats an apple hanging on a leafy tree, with green leaves and sunlight in the background

    Gardener Protects Fruit From Pests Using An Impressive Clothing DIY

    Few things are as disheartening as when pests enjoy the fruit you've grown. This easy trick helps keep fruit safe until you're ready to harvest it.

    By Sean Bell 29 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a basket of stone fruits

    Forget Peaches — This Other Stone Fruit Tree Is Just As Plentiful And Easy To Grow

    Peaches are a popular option for home gardeners, but there are other stone fruits that can be just as simple to grow and produce a bounty of delicious fruit.

    By Claudia Alarcón 29 days ago Read More
  • woman's hands pick ripe tomatoes off plant

    The Secret To Thriving Tomato Plants Is Sitting In Your Bathroom

    It sounds strange, but the technique is based on how tomato plants naturally release pollen.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 30 days ago Read More
  • coffe beans in coffee can

    Before Reusing A Coffee Can In Your Garden, Do This First

    Using old coffee cans is a thrifty way to add potted plants to your backyard or outdoor space. Before you get potting, though, don't skip this important step.

    By Josie Dlugosz 1 month ago Read More
  • Rows of lamb's lettuce

    For A Winter-Spanning Harvest, Plant This Self-Seeding Vegetable In September

    Most gardeners hang up their gloves and trowel when winter comes around, but this self-seeding vegetable is actually best planted in the fall.

    By Angeline Stratz 1 month ago Read More
  • Hands hold just-harvest potatoes in wooden box

    Not The Pantry Or Garage: A Better Way To Store Potatoes Through The Fall And Winter

    Limited on indoor storage space? Try this out-of-the-box (and outdoors) technique for storing your potatoes as the seasons grow colder.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 1 month ago Read More
  • A person waters leafy greens in a home garden bed.

    15 Fruits, Vegetables, And Herbs You Can Still Plant In September And October

    It's not too late to get your home garden started. Plant these crops in fall -- some of them will even yield produce quick enough to use in your autumn recipes.

    By Rosie Govin 1 month ago Read More
  • A person distributing a box of rotting vegetable matter into a compost pile outside

    Fertilize Soil With The Top Of This Vegetable You Normally Throw Away (Or Into Stock)

    This kitchen scrap may be a go-to for tossing into stock, but it actually has a lot to offer when it comes to helping your garden thrive.

    By Whitney Bard 1 month ago Read More
  • Yellow, orange, and purple chrysanthemums in front of an orange pumpkin

    Say Goodbye To Mums This Fall With An Edible Alternative That's Just As Gorgeous

    This mums alternative will add spectacular purple, red, and orange hues to your home. It's also edible, though you'll want to keep some things in mind.

    By Holly Tishfield 1 month ago Read More
  • Growing beets poke out of the ground

    If You're Growing Beets, Avoid This Planting Mistake

    Got homegrown beets on the brain? Make sure you refrain from making this planting mistake for a better yield.

    By Chesney McDonald 1 month ago Read More
  • Bowl of Albondigas with a silver spoon lifting a bit of the soup toward the viewer

    Transform Your Garden's Harvest And Ground Beef Into Filling Mexican-Style Soup

    Looking to use up some of your home garden veggies before fall kicks into gear? Consider using them in this Mexican-style soup.

    By Melissa Lemieux 1 month ago Read More
  • various herbs grown in containers outdoors

    Forget Thyme: This Aromatic Herb Is A Gorgeous Alternative For Container Gardens

    If you love Mexican food and want to include the most authentic ingredients then this herb is an ideal addition to your container garden, indoors or outdoors.

    By Rebecca Treon 1 month ago Read More
  • A person wearing gardening gloves fertilizes a corn plant

    No, Brown Sugar And Baking Soda Are Not Going To Fertilize Your Garden — Here's Why

    Videos doing the rounds on social media seem to suggest that brown sugar and baking soda form a miracle fertilizer; we investigate the truth.

    By Whitney Bard 2 months ago Read More
  • Squirrel digging in a home garden

    Stop Squirrels From Digging Up Allium Bulbs With This Simple Trick

    Alliums are a great addition to any garden, but that won't matter if squirrels start digging up the bulbs. This simple trick will stop them.

    By Autumn Swiers 2 months ago Read More
  • Vegetable garden with rows of cabbages and lettuces

    This Little Bag You Always Throw Away Is Actually A Better Way To Fertilize Your Plants Without Harsh Chemicals

    Want your plants to grow without using synthetic chemical? Put this leftover kitchen scrap to use as an all-natural fertilizer.

    By Kashmir Brummel 2 months ago Read More
  • A red and white checkered picnic blanket sitting on grass in the sunshine with a basket full of fruit, a bottle of wine and an open book around it

    Keep Bugs Away From Your Picnic With A Sprinkle Of This Spice Cabinet Staple

    There's no need for harsh chemicals to keep bugs away from your picnic spread. Just bring this common spice and sprinkle some around the area to deter pests.

    By Martha Brennan 2 months ago Read More
  • A woman stands in a garden, watering a vegetable patch with a watering can

    A Better Way To Fertilize Your Vegetable Garden Without Harsh Chemicals Is Hiding In Your Liquor Cabinet

    Fertilizers are often made with synthetic chemicals, but there's a more natural alternative that you might already have on hand -- in your liquor cabinet.

    By Sean Bell 2 months ago Read More
  • Various vegetable seedlings growing hydroponically

    Ditch The Produce Section: 15 Fruits And Veggies To Grow In Hydroponic Gardens

    From faster growth to higher crop yields, there are many benefits to hydroponic gardening that come along with ditching the produce section.

    By Claudia Alarcón 2 months ago Read More
  • Two hands cupping a small plant covered in soil in the ground

    Forget Coffee Grounds And Banana Peels: A Better Way To Fertilize Soil Before Fall And Winter

    If your garden could use a boost going into fall and winter, coffee grounds and banana peels aren't the only natural fertilizers hiding in your kitchen.

    By Martha Brennan 2 months ago Read More
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