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  • Close up large bell pepper plant
    By Brynna Standen 1 hour ago

    Not Eggshells, Not Coffee Grounds: The Natural Fertilizer Pepper Plants Love

    If you're growing peppers in the garden, adding kitchen scraps can be a great way to add needed nutrients to the soil, and banana peels are an ideal choice.

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  • A large harvest of cucumbers in a basket on the ground.
    By Amy Freeman 3 hours ago

    Not Banana Peels: This Natural Fertilizer From Your Kitchen May Help Cucumbers Thrive

    If you're looking to grow some cucumbers, but dealing with symptoms of low calcium content in your soil, eggshells may provide the solution that you need.

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  • person smiling at tomato plant
    By Christy Rae Ammons 2 days ago

    Reuse An Old Electric Toothbrush For Thriving Tomato Plants All Summer Long

    Your old electric toothbrush might deserve a spot in the garden shed. This affordable solution could help you grow a more bountiful tomato crop.

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  • healthy tomato plants on the vine
    By Ryan Cashman 3 days ago

    Ditch The Chemicals: The Companion Plant That'll Block Out Weeds In Your Tomato Garden

    Weeds are the bane of many plants — including your precious tomatoes. Instead of using chemical herbicides, however, you can use this plant to stamp them out.

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  • a bell pepper and cherry tomato plants
    By Cayla Leonard 5 days ago

    Not Tomatoes, Not Peppers: This Delicious Veggie Grows Faster And Easier

    The worst thing about growing a vegetable garden is the waiting. There's one vegetable, though, that you can get on your plate quicker than most.

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  • hands holding empty aluminum cans
    By Christy Rae Ammons 6 days ago

    You're Throwing Away Empty Soda Cans — Here's A Better Use For Them In The Garden

    Next time you go to throw away a soda can — don't! Use them properly, and those empty aluminum cans could save you time and money in the garden.

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  • A monarch butterfly on a flowering basil plant
    By Christy Rae Ammons 7 days ago

    Plant This Herb Next To Basil To Fill Your Garden With Birds And Butterflies

    Plant this basil companion, which thrives under the same conditions as the sweet herb, and will bring your garden to life with plenty of pollinators.

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  • A raised wood garden bed in a garden with flowering plants inside
    By Sakshi Khaitan 7 days ago

    How Often Do You Need To Replace Soil In Raised Garden Beds?

    Are your raised garden beds looking a little lackluster or growing slowly? Before you completely replace the soil in them, here's what you should know first.

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  • Cracked tomato plant
    By Ryan Cashman 8 days ago

    Prevent Tomatoes From Cracking And Splitting With One Simple Gardening Tip

    Tomatoes are a great crop if you're getting into home gardening and want some fresh produce out of it, but splitting skin is a sign something needs tweaking.

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  • Person crumbling garden soil in their hands
    By Cayla Leonard 10 days ago

    The Stunning Red Flower You Should Plant In Your Garden For Healthy Soil

    Not only does this low-maintenance plant produce gorgeous red flowers in the spring, but its ability to fix nitrogen promotes healthy soil for your garden.

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  • a gardener harvests organic tomatoes
    By Ryan Cashman 11 days ago

    Do This With Your Tomato Plants In May For Strong, Healthy Growth All Summer

    With summer fast approaching, it's nearly time to move your tomato plants outside. Before you do, though, you may want to give them a bit of last-minute TLC.

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  • A family harvest produce in their backyard
    By Erin Rebar 13 days ago

    Prices Are Soaring — These Veggies Are Cheaper To Grow At Home

    With rising food prices, many people are looking for budget-friendly alternatives. These veggies are ideal for growing and harvesting right at your home.

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  • Gardener inspecting tomato plants
    By Ryan Cashman 14 days ago

    Not Eggshells, Not Banana Peels: The DIY Fertilizer That Could Make Tomatoes Thrive

    This simple hack, which does not require eggshells or banana peels, may help your tomatoes grow better in your garden -- though there are some downsides.

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  • Three containers of hot pepper plants on a patio.
    By Amy Freeman 14 days ago

    The Forgotten Kitchen Liquid That Helps Pepper Plants Thrive

    We all want our plants to thrive. Luckily, this incredible hack with a common kitchen liquid is easy to use and will help transform your garden.

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  • Ripening red peppers on a plant
    By Cayla Leonard 16 days ago

    Not Basil, Not Mint: Plant Peppers By This Herb For Fewer Pests & Healthier Plants

    Companion planting can help your garden thrive, and this helpful plant will attract pollinators while keeping pests away from your pepper plants.

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  • One tomato left in a grocery container
    By Amy Freeman 17 days ago

    Why Tomatoes Are Vanishing From Stores — And How Easy They Are To Grow Yourself

    There's a shortage of tomatoes due to a number of factors. Luckily, they are easy to grow, so you can enjoy them fresh from your very own yard.

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  • A woman pushing a cart turns to look at an item at Aldi
    By Emily Ray 20 days ago

    This $15 Raised Planter At Aldi Might Be The Best Garden Deal Of 2026

    Aldi is a great place to pick up a variety of items for your home and garden. This budget-friendly raised planter can be found at the retailer this spring.

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  • Gardener planting green basil in the ground
    By Ryan Cashman 20 days ago

    What To Do With Your Basil In May To Ensure It Grows Strong All Summer

    Basil is a popular herb thanks to its iconic fragrance and flavor. Growing your own is easy, and there are steps you can take in May to give it a strong start.

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  • hands harvesting yellow bell pepper
    By Christy Rae Ammons 21 days ago

    Not Miracle-Gro, Not Banana Peels: Gardener's Old Secret For Bigger Pepper Harvests

    Skip the usual suspects and store-bough boosters — the secret to more peppers might already be brewing in your own yard, just waiting to be put to work.

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  • Home Depot plant section
    By Brynna Standen 22 days ago

    Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying Plants From Home Depot & Other Big Box Stores

    Unless you've got time and space to spare, avoid plants from Home Depot and other big box stores. They could end up causing more problems than they're worth.

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  • Close-up of hands cutting a rosemary sprig off a plant
    By Brandy Eaklor 23 days ago

    The Big Mistake Everyone Makes When Growing Rosemary

    Rosemary is a pleasant, hardy herb, but proper care is important for your plant to thrive. You may not even be you're making this well-intentioned mistake.

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  • a gardener planting a seedling in a raised bed garden
    By Amy Freeman 23 days ago

    Plant These 11 Vegetables Before May Ends And Thank Us Later

    Spring's here at last — so it's time to get to work! Start growing these vegetable plants in May for a colorful and delicious harvest come summer and fall.

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  • a young hummingbird perched on a stick
    By Cayla Leonard 26 days ago

    This Plant Attracts Hummingbirds & Stops Weeds From Taking Over Your Garden Beds

    Want to attract hummingbirds to your yard while keeping those weeds in check? With this nifty plant, you can kill two birds with one stone. Figuratively.

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  • a gardener sprays fertilizer on plants
    By Jennifer Davis 26 days ago

    The Natural Fertilizer Your Garden Needs Is Already In The Kitchen

    Need to give your plants a boost, but don't have any fertilizer on hand? Don't fret — the perfect natural solution may just be waiting in your kitchen.

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  • two ripe tomatoes growing on a plant in a greenhouse
    By Ron Baker 1 month ago

    Fertilizer Secrets For Better Tomatoes: An Expert Shares Their Tips

    Even plants need to eat — and messing up your fertilizer game can easily ruin a crop of tomatoes. Luckily, one expert is on hand to keep us right.

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  • Two rolls of aluminum foil and a ball of foil against wood boards.
    By Amy Freeman 1 month ago

    Why Gardeners Are Putting Aluminum Foil In Their Gardens — And What It Actually Does

    Aluminum foil has a ton of uses in the kitchen, but it's also great at deterring a range of pests in your backyard garden if you use it correctly.

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  • a gardener holds a pepper growing on a potted plant
    By Brandy Eaklor 1 month ago

    Gardener's Tip: Remove This From Pepper Plants Early For Maximum Growth

    Pepper plants letting you down in the growing season? One simple — and seemingly counterintuitive — trick can rescue your bounty of delicious peppers.

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