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  • A gardener's hand holding a bunch of green fenugreek leaves

    The Benefit Of Growing Fenugreek For Healthier Garden Soil

    Unhealthy soil can weaken or even kill beloved plants in your garden, so give your dirt the boost it needs. Grow fenugreek, an annual herb in the legume family.

    By Autumn McGarr 7 days ago Read More
  • A garden is full of healthy and colorful flowers.

    The Popular Garden Flower You Can Grow From Seed For Healthier Soil

    Achieving the ideal garden soil may feel futile at times, but one easy-to-grow yellow flower can make it healthier by repelling unwanted fungi and insects.

    By Lauren Krystaf 9 days ago Read More
  • Large blue and gray planters sit on a raised deck in a yard.

    Costly Mistakes To Avoid When Filling Large Garden Planters

    Those enormous planters you see perfectly framing a shop or decorating an immaculate home are expensive, but cutting corners to fill them doesn't pay off.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 15 days ago Read More
  • Raised garden bed with rows of young green plants, a red hand shovel stuck in the soil, and a pair of green gardening gloves resting on the wooden edge

    7 Best Base Ingredients For Thriving Raised Garden Beds

    Get a head start on your perfect raised garden bed by picking a solid base ingredient. There are seven options to consider before you even begin planting.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 20 days ago Read More
  • A woman wearing a straw hat is closing her eyes and smelling the flowers of a lavender plant.

    Boost Lavender Blooms With A Simple Soil Addition You Can Easily Mix In

    If your lavender isn't blooming as much as you'd like it to, you could be missing a simple soil amendment that may improve conditions for this flowering herb.

    By Melody Ip 23 days ago Read More
  • Hollowed out orange peels being used as seed starter pots

    How To Use Orange Peels To Help The Plants In Your Garden Thrive

    All you need to help plants grow could be fruit scraps you'd otherwise throw away: orange peels. With so many uses, your garden will be thriving in no time.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 28 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of hydrangeas in a garden

    The Common Scrap That Could Magically Change The Color Of Hydrangeas

    While you may usually toss this common kitchen scrap into the trash, you could use it to change the color of the flowers on your hydrangea shrub instead.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 29 days ago Read More
  • Pink petunia flowers

    The Two Types Of Kitchen Waste That Will Give Your Petunias A Boost

    Petunias brighten a garden with cheerful color. Give these popular annual flowers an extra boost with these two types of kitchen scraps on hand.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 1 month ago Read More
  • Several large brown pine cones sit in a terracotta pot.

    The Clever Reason You Should Be Using Pine Cones When Filling Planters

    Pine cones mean fall and Christmas decor for most of the year, but they can be useful too. Here's why you should be using pine cones when filling planters.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 1 month ago Read More
  • A woman waters a houseplant with a watering can.

    The Medicine Cabinet Staple That Can Help Keep Houseplants Thriving

    Don't discount your medicine cabinet when you think about DIY plant care! This one item that is in every home can help keep your houseplants thriving.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 1 month ago Read More
  • A woman holding a dipper over a pot of honey that's surrounded by dandelions

    Why You Should Be Adding Honey To The Soil In Your Garden

    Honey adds sweetness to foods and drinks, but there are also a few solid reasons you should be putting the sticky substance in the soil in your garden.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 1 month ago Read More
  • Purple, pink, and blue hydrangeas are in full bloom.

    Why You Should Place Some Orange Peels Around Your Hydrangeas

    Before you toss your orange peels, know there could be benefits for your hydrangea plants. Here's what you should know about the benefits of this kitchen scrap.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 2 months ago Read More
  • Cinnamon powder with a blurred garden background

    Spray Some Cinnamon On Your Lawn, & Your Grass Will Thank You. Here's Why.

    If you can make a simple cinnamon spray to use in your yard, the grass in your lawn might end up thanking you for these beneficial reasons.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 2 months ago Read More
  • Coffee grounds are poured on a hydrangea

    Never Fertilize These Plants In Your Garden With Coffee Grounds

    Coffee grounds can have many benefits in the garden ... at least, for certain flowers, veggies, and shrubs. Avoid using them as a fertilizer with these plants.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 2 months ago Read More
  • A bunch of toilet paper rolls in a cardboard box with a blurred green background

    The Unexpected Reason You Should Start Burying Toilet Paper Rolls In Your Garden

    If you're going to toss your old toilet paper rolls in the trash, you might want to add them to your garden instead by burying them in the soil. Here's why.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 2 months ago Read More
  • Hands hold rich and healthy soil.

    Grow This Flowering Perennial In Your Garden For Naturally Healthier Soil

    Healthy gardens start with healthy soil. One way to get that "black gold" dirt is to grow this popular flowering perennial plant for extra nitrogen.

    By Lauren Krystaf 2 months ago Read More
  • A hand holds grass seed.

    What Happens To Your Lawn When You Sow Grass Seed On Top Of The Soil

    You probably want to build your lawn up in the easiest way possible. Here's what happens when you sow grass seed directly on top of your bare soil.

    By Lauren Krystaf 3 months ago Read More
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