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  • 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 days ago Read More
  • Ripe tomatoes on a tomato plant.

    Save The Scraps From This Summer Fruit For Thriving Tomato Plants

    If you grow tomatoes, you might also be cultivating another popular summer fruit whose scraps can actually pack hidden benefits for your plants.

    By Claudia Alarcón 3 days ago Read More
  • A bucket of red tomatoes in the foreground with a blurred tomato garden being tended to by a gardener in the background.

    Coffee Grounds Can Harm Tomato Plants — Use This Kitchen Scrap Instead

    Coffee grounds can work as a great fertilizer for some plants, but not tomatoes. Find out the best kitchen scraps to use instead.

    By Zoë Lourey-Christianson 4 days ago Read More
  • Tomatoes arranged in a ripeness spectrum from red to green

    For Bigger Container-Garden Tomatoes, Use This Natural Fertilizer

    Ensure your container-grown tomatoes are ripe and tasty this summer with a little help from this natural fertilizer, which you can buy or make yourself.

    By Whitney Bard 4 days ago Read More
  • An oriole on a birdbath with yellow flowers in the background

    Forget Traditional Birdbaths: A Better DIY Option Is Hiding In Your Kitchen

    If you have a lovely bowl or pan you don't use but can't bear to let go, turn it a homemade birdbath for a win-win solution. Here's how.

    By Claudia Alarcón 5 days ago Read More
  • A raised garden bed full of leafy greens

    The Better Way To Fertilize Leafy Greens Has Nothing To Do With Coffee Grounds

    Good fertilizer is essential to growing lush, leafy plants, and making excellent nitrogen-rich fertilizer is as easy as growing more plants.

    By Whitney Bard 10 days ago Read More
  • handful of cherries picked from a tree

    How Much Fruit Can A Cherry Tree Produce In A Single Year?

    If you love cherries, having your own growing tree can be worth the effort. The amount of fruit that each tree will produce can vary based on a few factors.

    By Deb Kavis 11 days ago Read More
  • An array of fresh vegetables on display in wicker baskets at a farmers market

    The Best Seasonal Vegetables To Buy Fresh This Month: August Edition

    The summer growing season is winding down, but there are still plenty of veggies to grab. From corn to tomatoes and beyond, here's what's in season.

    By Dee Lopez 12 days ago Read More
  • Wild birds eating from shallow clay dish filled with sunflower seeds in outdoor setting

    10 Kitchen Scraps You Can Use To Attract Birds To Your Garden

    Looking to attract some birds to breathe life into your yard? Don’t toss these kitchen scraps — leave them for your colorful, flying friends instead.

    By Angeline Stratz 17 days ago Read More
  • Tomato plants are growing in the ground with many fruits on them.

    Use This Zesty Kitchen Scrap To Keep Insects Away From Your Tomato Plants

    Pests can be problematic to gardeners who wish to avoid using pesticides. One of the best natural bug repellants is something you might already have on hand.

    By Rebecca Treon 17 days ago Read More
  • healthy tomato plants loaded with fruit in a garden setting

    How Late Is Too Late To Plant Tomatoes?

    If you're still wondering if it's possible to grow and harvest tomatoes this summer, here's everything you need to know about late summer gardening.

    By Claudia Alarcón 18 days ago Read More
  • Tomato plant with ripe fruit and sun rays behind it

    Keep Your Tomato Plants Thriving All Summer Long With One Shady Trick

    Tomatoes are known for loving the warm sun, but too much of it can lead to problems, and this one shady trick will keep exposure in the happy middle ground.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 19 days ago Read More
  • Serviceberry tree in bloom

    This Beautiful Flowering Tree Rewards Gardeners With An Overlooked Delicious Berry

    Some of the most overlooked produce simply can't be found in stores, and this flowering tree provides one of the most prized spring berries money can buy.

    By Kashmir Brummel 19 days ago Read More
  • Close up of cherry tomatos on the vine

    Help Tomato Plants Beat The Heat With What's In Your Recycling Bin

    This simple garden hack turns everyday trash into a clever watering system that can help tomato plants survive the summer heat.

    By Allison Forsyth 19 days ago Read More
  • Gardeners holding large red strawberries in both hands.

    Do Smaller Strawberries Actually Taste Different Than Larger Ones?

    When you're eyeing those big, luscious strawberries in the store, should you be concerned with taste? Are smaller ones better? Our experts say not necessarily.

    By Wendy Leigh 21 days ago Read More
  • Three indoor garden kit styles

    8 Absolute Best Indoor Garden Kits, According To Reviews

    You don't necessarily need to have a huge yard to achieve a fruitful garden. Instead, take a look at some of the best indoor garden kits based on reviews.

    By Amy Bell 21 days ago Read More
  • A large slug making its way across a green, leafy plant in a home garden

    Say Goodbye To Garden Slugs With This Kitchen Scrap (Not Beer Or Coffee Grounds)

    You may have heard that organic pest repellents are best, but not all of them are effective. One item typically destined for the compost heap can banish slugs.

    By Dee Lopez 24 days ago Read More
  • Tomato plants in a garden with red and green tomatoes

    Tomato Plants Thrive When You Follow This Stem-Burying Rule

    This simple stem-burying rule can help your tomato plants grow stronger, stay healthier, and produce a more abundant harvest all season long.

    By Wendy Leigh 27 days ago Read More
  • A watering can pouring water over a crop of lettuce on a sunny day

    Which Types Of Lettuce Are Generally Considered The Safest?

    You don’t have to avoid all forms of lettuce during an outbreak like cyclosporiasis. Apply these tips when shopping for greens to reduce your risk.

    By Melissa Lemieux 28 days ago Read More
  • person watering vegetable garden

    This Versatile Veggie Is A Southern Staple And Is Perfect To Start Growing In July

    While it’s too late to start planting many summer vegetables, this Southern classic actually thrives when planted in hot weather.

    By Wendy Leigh 1 month ago Read More
  • a person applying fertilizer pellets to tomato plants

    What Too Much Fertilizer Does To Vegetable Gardens, And How To Fix It

    It turns out there is such a thing as too much of a good thing when using garden fertilizer. Here's how to tell when your vegetable plants are overfertilized.

    By Claudia Alarcón 1 month ago Read More
  • Zucchini Plant with several zuccini growing

    What's The Average Lifespan Of Zucchini Plants?

    Zucchini can be a satisfying choice for beginner gardeners of edible plants, as these versatile veggies grow plentifully in warm conditions, but how long for?

    By Josie Dlugosz 1 month ago Read More
  • three slices of watermelon on a small plate resting on a wooden table in a garden

    Why Leaving A Slice Of Watermelon In Your Garden During The Day Is So Smart

    Humans aren't the only ones who enjoy a slice of watermelon, in fact, your leftover slices could play a beneficial role in your backyard garden.

    By A.J. Forget 1 month ago Read More
  • A purple butterfly, sitting on a sunlit leaf

    Attracting Butterflies Is Easy With This Fast-Growing Fruit Tree (It's Small-Yard Friendly)

    Bring your yard to life and create a pollinator paradise with this hardy, fruit-bearing tree that butterflies adore. Plus, it’s suitable for tiny yards.

    By Xan Indigo 1 month ago Read More
  • Beautiful ripe red tomatoes on the vine surrounded by other plants with green tomatoes

    5 Things Your Tomato Plants Need In July To Keep Producing All Summer

    If you want your tomatoes to be fruitful all summer long, then here is what you need to remember this July while tending your home produce.

    By Meredith Burkhart 1 month ago Read More
  • Potato peels and potato peeler

    Why Potato Peels Are Much Better Off In Your Garden Than In The Trash

    Save your garbage disposal and use your potato peels in the garden instead as they can be used in a few different ways to help many plants and flowers flourish.

    By Vanessa Nix Anthony 1 month ago Read More
  • Ripe red tomatoes on vine.

    A Better Way To Fertilize Tomato Plants Is Hiding In Your Fridge, Not Your Coffee Maker

    Coffee isn't the best natural fertilizer for tomato plants. This is a much better alternative that can give your plant essential bacteria and nutrients.

    By Sarah Blumert 1 month ago Read More
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