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  • Peace lily blooms outdoors in front of a blurred background

    Fertilize Your Peace Lilies With Common Household Items

    A boost of nutrients encourages peace lilies to bloom. Use these common household items to perk your peace lilies up without relying on commercial fertilizer.

    By House Digest Staff 6 months ago Read More
  • person adding fertilizer to a plant

    Is Chlorophyll A Good Plant Fertilizer? Here's What We Know

    Gardeners are turning to homemade and commercially produced chlorophyll fertilizer to give their plants a boost, but is it actually doing any good?

    By Manvi Jain 6 months ago Read More
  • Martha Stewart smiling in a yellow shirt.

    Martha Stewart's Easy Tip Will Help Your Hydrangeas Thrive After Transplanting

    Ready to start transplanting your hydrangeas? This Martha Stewart tip will help you ensure a healthy and successful transplanting process from pot to soil.

    By Giselle DaMier 6 months ago Read More
  • old dingy pillows on mattress

    Don't Toss Old Pillows. Here Are 12 Ways To Repurpose Them In Your Home & Garden

    Thrown away or donated, most pillows have the same fate: the landfill. Give your old pillows new life by repurposing them around your home and garden like this.

    By Masie O'Toole 6 months ago Read More
  • Squirrel eating nuts in a garden

    Is The Secret To Keeping Squirrels Away On Top Of Your Head?

    Squirrels have an excellent sense of smell. You can keep them away from your garden with this naturally smelly deterrent that you probably never thought of.

    By Amber VanWort 6 months ago Read More
  • man in red plaid shirt carries grass clippings from his orange lawnmower

    What You Should Know Before Using Grass Clippings As An Odor Remover For Your Garden

    While there's nothing better than that fresh aroma of newly-mown grass, there are some things to consider before you decide to spread these around your garden.

    By Christine Bockelman 6 months ago Read More
  • A mature light-skinned woman cuts branches with a hand saw.

    The DIY Log Planter That Adds Rustic Charm To Any Garden

    If you want to add a natural feature to your garden or landscaping bed that's easy to create, check out how to build a planter out of thin logs.

    By Lindsay Donaldson 6 months ago Read More
  • Hand holding a harvest of carrots.

    The Surefire Way To Tell If Your Carrots Are Ready To Harvest

    Since carrots grow underground, it can be hard to know if they're ready to be pulled up. Here's how to be sure your carrots are ready to harvest.

    By Barb Hudson 6 months ago Read More
  • A person in boots digs up vegetation in the soil

    The Crabgrass Look-Alike You Definitely Don't Want In Your Yard (& The Best Way To Get Rid Of It)

    Common lawn weeds are inevitable but identifying them correctly can help to get rid of them, especially if they look quite similar to others, like crabgrass.

    By Andrea Crowley-Hughes 6 months ago Read More
  • Woodpecker hanging on suet bird feeder

    Why You Might Think Twice Before Using Suet To Attract Birds To Your Yard

    While suet is a good high protein option to feed birds in your yard, it comes with one main downside. Discover what it is and what to do about it.

    By Bri Ahearn 6 months ago Read More
  • Closeup of the bright blue blooms of a mophead hydrangea

    How To Water Your Blue Hydrangeas To Keep Their Color Vibrant

    Keeping those glorious hydrangeas showing off their bright blue hues can be a challenge unless you use the correct type of water to keep them vibrant.

    By Max Gross 6 months ago Read More
  • Tick on a blade of grass

    18 Plants That Keep Ticks Out Of The Yard

    Plants serve many purposes, like attracting pollinators, but this list of beautiful species has a very important job -- repelling disease carrying ticks.

    By Bri Ahearn 6 months ago Read More
  • Martha Stewart smiling at the 32nd FN Achievement Awards at IAC Headquarters.

    Martha Stewart Shares Her Tip For Stronger, Healthier Tomato Plants

    Martha Stewart knows a thing or two about healthy, homegrown tomatoes. Here's an easy and affordable tip she's been using on her tomatoes for years.

    By Luigi Caler 6 months ago Read More
  • A person waters their garden

    The Eco-Friendly Garden Watering Method You Might Be Overlooking

    There are many ways we can live more sustainable lives, and one such idea involves an eco-friendly garden watering method you probably haven't considered.

    By Candina Jordan 6 months ago Read More
  • A picture of leaves with leaf spot disease.

    Struggling With Leaf Spot In The Garden? Think Twice Before Trying This TikTok Spray Recipe

    Leaf spot disease can quickly wreak havoc on your garden plants and flower beds. This TikTok concoction claims to wipe out the fungus, but does it really work?

    By Jo Plumridge 6 months ago Read More
  • Red spoon filled with cornmeal in front of peeled corn and husk

    Mixing Seeds With Cornmeal Before Planting: Genius Hack Or A Waste Of Time?

    Have you heard about the gardening trick of adding cornmeal to your seeds? Learn the science behind the hack and see if it will actually benefit your plants.

    By Amy Jeanroy 6 months ago Read More
  • Lemon verbena leaves

    The Two Herbs That Help Lemon Verbena Thrive

    Companion planting is an excellent way to help lemon verbena plants thrive in your garden. These are two of the herbs you should add first.

    By Hannah Rainey 6 months ago Read More
  • A squirrel eats an unripe strawberry in a garden.

    The Flavor-Packed Veggie That's Said To Repel Garden Squirrels (& If It Really Helps)

    Squirrels are known to cause damage to all kinds of veggies, but there's one that they won't touch — but can it help protect the others, too?

    By Rachael Green 6 months ago Read More
  • garden glove with Epsom salt

    The Flowering Shrubs That Benefit From A Bit Of Epsom Salt In The Garden

    Epsom salt is good for more than soaking sore muscles in the tub. Find out how you can use it in the garden to boost your nutrient-deficient perennial shrubs.

    By Hannah Rainey 6 months ago Read More
  • Woman removing pink glove from her hand

    Don't Throw Out Rubber Gloves - Cut And Use As Waterproof Plant Ties

    Rubber gloves worn out from cleaning? This simple trick repurposes them into handy plant ties to keep your garden sustainable and your plants upright.

    By Angela Horn 6 months ago Read More
  • Person planting a seedling into garden soil.

    The Soothing Herb You Should Plant To Naturally Improve Your Garden's Soil

    One soothing herb you may already have growing in a small container can do wonders for the soil in your garden. Naturally improve your soil with this plant.

    By Hafsa Raja 6 months ago Read More
  • Person holding hammer over old toolbox

    Upcycle An Old Toolbox Into The Perfect Wall-Mounted Storage Solution For Garden Tools

    Finding the right storage solution for your garden tools can be a challenge. Mount a toolbox that you already own to a wall with this simple and practical DIY.

    By Kathleen Shipman 6 months ago Read More
  • A gardener holds a freshly cut shrub stem and a pair of pruners in one hand.

    Repurpose An Old Butter Dish Into A Simple Propagation Setup

    Put an old butter dish to good use by upcycling it for your propagated stems. This will look stylish and create the ideal place for new plants to thrive.

    By Kate Nicholson 6 months ago Read More
  • Snail on a lettuce plant

    The Spicy Kitchen Staple That Might Help Keep Slugs & Snails From Eating Your Garden

    Slugs and snails ruining your garden? This spicy kitchen staple could be the simple, natural solution you need to keep them away from your plants.

    By Manvi Jain 6 months ago Read More
  • Variety of succulents in pots

    The Popular Watering Hack You Should Never Use On Succulents

    Succulents add a unique look to your garden, but they also have unique watering needs. Find out which popular watering hack isn't compatible with succulents.

    By Hannah Rainey 6 months ago Read More
  • mosquito sucking arm

    Fight Off Mosquitoes Naturally With The Help Of One Refreshing, Natural Smell

    Keeping mosquitoes away is a priority during the warm weather months. With this natural scent, you can repel those pests while basking in an earthy fragrance.

    By Crystal Chang 6 months ago Read More
  • A man using gas powered aerating machine to aerate a lawn

    Aerate The Lawn Without Heavy Equipment Using These 4 Tools Already In Your Garage

    Ditch the heavy equipment and aerate your lawn with 4 common tools you probably already have in your garage. It’s easy, effective, and affordable.

    By Luigi Caler 6 months ago Read More
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