Hunker: Inspired Home Design, Gardening Tips, and DIY Improvements

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

staff@hunker.com (Emily Ray) — Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@hunker.com (Ryan Cashman) — Mon, 04 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@hunker.com (Christy Rae Ammons) — Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@hunker.com (Brynna Standen) — Sat, 02 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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.

The Big Mistake Everyone Makes When Growing Rosemary

staff@hunker.com (Brandy Eaklor) — Fri, 01 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000

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.

Plant These 11 Vegetables Before May Ends And Thank Us Later

staff@hunker.com (Amy Freeman) — Fri, 01 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@hunker.com (Cayla Leonard) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000

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.

The Natural Fertilizer Your Garden Needs Is Already In The Kitchen

staff@hunker.com (Jennifer Davis) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000

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.

Fertilizer Secrets For Better Tomatoes: An Expert Shares Their Tips

staff@hunker.com (Ron Baker) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@hunker.com (Amy Freeman) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@hunker.com (Brandy Eaklor) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000

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

Reuse An Old Laundry Basket To DIY A Vegetable Garden That's Great For Small Yards

staff@hunker.com (Ryan Cashman) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Getting into the container gardening hobby? You don't have to spend money for some vegetable planters; instead, you can repurpose your old laundry baskets.

Grow The Best Tomatoes By Planting This Easy-To-Grow Companion Herb Beside Them

staff@hunker.com (Heather Fishel) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Ready to harvest more tomatoes this summer and keep pests at bay? We've got just the herb to plant besides your tomatoes to help you accomplish both.

Gardeners Agree: This Is The Best Time To Plant Cucumbers For A Bountiful Harvest

staff@hunker.com (Ryan Cashman) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Make sure this garden staple has its best chance to thrive over the growing season by planting it at the exact right time. Here's when you should start.

Transform Empty Plastic Bottles Into A Simple Herb Garden For Next To Nothing

staff@hunker.com (Danno Wise) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

A herb garden can be quite beneficial in a home, and with this repurposed plastic bottles DIY, you don't even need to keep buying containers.

15 Companion Plants You'll Love Growing Next To Cucumbers In Your Garden

staff@hunker.com (Brandy Eaklor) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Grow these companion plants with cucumber to help improve soil health, keep pests away, and attract beneficial insects as well as pollinators.

10 Herbs And Veggies You Should Avoid Growing Next To Rosemary In The Garden

staff@hunker.com (Danno Wise) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Rosemary is handy to have in the kitchen, and therefore nice to have in your garden as well. But make sure not to plant these vegetables and herbs next to it.

These 20 Companion Plants Will Help Your Rosemary Thrive

staff@hunker.com (Ryan Cashman) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

These herbs, flowers, vegetables, and fruits are great companion plants for your rosemary. Here's what you should know before adding them to your garden.

Fast-Growing Fruit Trees To Plant In Early Spring For A Tasty Harvest

staff@hunker.com (Danno Wise) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

You don't always have to wait for too long for a fruit harvest. You can plant these fast-growing trees in early spring for a speedy harvest in a few years.

Don't Toss Those Toilet Paper Tubes — Grow Delicious Carrots!

staff@hunker.com (Adrian Suppes) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Don't toss those toilet paper tubes! They can help your carrots grow while keeping sneaky cutworms at bay - talk about multitasking in the garden.