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  • a person feeding a brown guinea pig

    Not Egg Shells: The Overlooked Scrap From Your Furry Friends You Can Compost

    Tired of walking on egg shells when you're composting? Try out this useful alternative — if you're a pet owner, you may just have it in your home already.

    By Sophie Pell 1 hour 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 hours ago Read More
  • A woman trimming a hedge with garden shears

    Sharpen Your Gardening Shears On The Go With This Compact Solution From Amazon

    Gardening shears work best when their cutting edges are sharp. Having a compact sharpening tool on you makes the job of trimming your plants much easier.

    By Bob Beacham 7 hours ago Read More
  • a moth sitting on a branch

    How To Deter Moths With A Simple But Overlooked Solution

    Turning out the lights might confuse moths, but it won't keep them away for good. Instead, try growing this pretty and sweet-smelling plant.

    By Selena Ivette Rodriguez 8 hours ago Read More
  • A person dumps food scraps into a compost pile that's mostly made of trimmed dead branches and fresh, green foliage.

    Not Banana Peels: The Common Kitchen Scrap You Should Add To Compost For A Nutrient Boost

    You've probably heard many myths about what you can and can't add to your compost pile, and this zesty fruit that's often considered a no-go is, in fact, okay.

    By Nina Phillips 9 hours ago Read More
  • A snail on a leaf that has a bunch of holes in it.

    Not Copper Nor Coffee Grounds: Use This Landscaping Staple To Help Keep Snails Away

    Instead of reaching for the copper strips or used coffee grounds, there's a cheap, coarse material you can use for a slug and snail barrier around your plants.

    By Amanda Weir 12 hours ago Read More
  • A gardener with a slug on their glove

    Say Goodbye To Slugs With This Eco-Friendly Yard Upgrade

    Sure, you could poison or trap the slugs in your yard to keep them from chewing on your plants, but this strategy is a long-term solution for elimination.

    By Kristina Hicks-Hamblin 20 hours ago Read More
  • person using a metal watering can to water leafy greens in a gardenbed

    Not Compost: The Yard Scrap To Add To DIY Fertilizer For Thriving Leafy Greens

    Fertilizer can boost the health and growth of your leafy greens, but there's no need to rush to the store when you can make DIY fertilizer at home.

    By Charlotte D. Miller 22 hours ago Read More
  • A bee resting on a wood surface

    Not Spray, Not Essential Oils: The Humane Way To Deter Bees From Your Patio

    Killing bees is possible, but it's certainly not recommended. To safely keep them away from your space, consider using this simple, harmless tool.

    By Sarah Grossbart 23 hours ago Read More
  • tomatoes ripening on the vine

    Not Coffee Grounds, Not Banana Peels: Fertilize Tomatoes With A Tea You Can DIY

    A nutrient-rich homemade garden brew offers tomato plants more than many popular DIY fertilizer ideas, helping support healthy growth all season long.

    By Selena Ivette Rodriguez 1 day ago Read More
  • Woman turning a compost heap with a pitchfork

    Not Leaves: The Overlooked Scrap From Your Garden To Add To Compost

    This often-tossed material from container gardens and houseplants is a great carbon-rich material for your compost pile that adds structure and air flow.

    By Katy Willis 1 day ago Read More
  • A dark-colored slug moving through a lush lawn.

    Say Goodbye To Slugs And Snails Using A Pretty Orange-Red Plant They Can't Stand

    Dealing with slugs and snails often involves poisons or hand-picking, which no one likes. Instead, plant an African perennial they will avoid like the plague.

    By Lisa Davis 1 day ago Read More
  • A person pouring a brown liquid from a glass jar onto soil

    Not Banana Peels: The Tea To Add To DIY Fertilizer For Thriving Leafy Greens

    If you're looking to give your plants even more of a boost without adding more fertilizer, this leafy tea made from a common plant could be just what you need.

    By Katharine Hansen 2 days ago Read More
  • A group of birds eating bread crumbs off a stump.

    Turn An Old Coffee Can Into A Cheaper Bird Feeder That Keeps Seed Dry

    Keep your backyard flock happy without breaking the bank. This simple upcycling hack protects feed from the elements using a standard kitchen staple.

    By Katie Barton 2 days ago Read More
  • A hand holds a leaf of a garden plant to show an underside covered in black aphids.

    Not Rubbing Alcohol: Use This Bathroom Staple To Trap Aphids

    Aphids cluster on the underside of leaves, feeding on a plant until it wilts, curls, or turns yellow. Tackle them with a cheap bathroom product and some trash.

    By Melody Ip 2 days ago Read More
  • A person adds kitchen scraps into a compost bin.

    Skip The Coffee Grounds: Use This Overlooked Scrap To Trap Snails

    If you find your garden overrun by snails, this natural trap will allow you to round them up overnight. This method relies on a leafy scrap snails love.

    By Ellen Douglas 2 days ago Read More
  • Ants crawling on an empty glass

    Get Rid Of Ants Without Harming Your Plants Using A Clever Kitchen Scrap

    This kitchen scrap not only does not harm your plants, but it also does not harm the ants -- it just encourages them to go elsewhere by disrupting their paths.

    By Tyler Palicia 2 days ago Read More
  • Gardener adding inorganic fertilizer to young cabbage plants

    Not Miracle Gro: The Fertilizer You Can Make For Thriving Leafy Greens

    If you're growing leafy greens and are hoping to give them a nutrient boost, consider making this natural fertilizer at home instead of using Miracle Gro.

    By Annette Hird 2 days ago Read More
  • A woman uses pruning shears to cut the stem of a large flowering bulb in her garden.

    Easily Sharpen Your Garden Shears With A Tool You Already Own

    If your shears struggle to cut through twigs, they likely need to be sharpened. Thankfully, you may already have the power tool needed to make the job simple.

    By Masie O'Toole 2 days ago Read More
  • A woman shopping for ceramic pots at a garden store

    Skip The Garden Store Pots: The Cheaper Alternative That'll Add A Rustic Touch

    Decorative ceramic pots seem so simple, but they can be shockingly expensive. Luckily, this classic alternative is both affordable and trending.

    By Becca Cullum-Green 3 days ago Read More
  • Person scatters broken egg shells over their garden as a DIY fertilizer.

    Not Egg Shells: The Kitchen Item You Can Reuse For Your DIY Fertilizer

    Though egg shells are a known fertilizer supplement, another type of kitchen waste can also enrich the fertilizer of gardens and houseplants.

    By Ellen Merriss 3 days ago Read More
  • A person holds the uncoiled end of a green garden hose up in the air.

    The Mistake You're Making With Garden Hoses That's Hiking Up Your Water Bill

    Garden hoses are endlessly useful yard tools, but there are good ways to use them and wasteful ways to use them, too. Knowing what to avoid can save you money.

    By Sarah Grossbart 3 days ago Read More
  • A slug crawls along a bright green stem near a leaf.

    Not Copper Nor Coffee Grounds: The Delicious Fruit That Can Help Get Rid Of Slugs

    There are tons of slug-repelling hacks out there, and many are more complicated than they need to be. This trick, by contrast, is as easy as eating some citrus.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 4 days ago Read More
  • Woman watering plants in a raised garden bed with a watering can

    Woman Uses Affordable Materials To Create A Functional Garden Bed Cover That Looks Good

    One downside of raised garden beds is that critters are more easily able to nibble on your plants. However, one TikToker solved the problem with a DIY cover.

    By Katie Barton 4 days ago Read More
  • Man holding two coiled up garden hoses

    Use A Simple Chain To Keep Garden Hoses Neat & Organized

    The simplicity and clean final look of this garden hose organizer can quickly transform your yard space. Plus, you can adapt it to hold more than a garden hose.

    By Katie Barton 4 days ago Read More
  • Landscape fabric being rolled out onto soil.

    Ditch Landscape Fabric: The Fragrant Overlooked Scrap That's A More Natural Alternative

    Landscape fabric is a great idea in theory for keeping weeds at bay. However, one organic alternative offers unique advantages in your landscape.

    By Katharine Hansen 4 days ago Read More
  • Person putting vegetables, fruits, eggshell, coffee grounds into compost bin

    Not Coffee Grounds, Not Eggshells — The Sweet Kitchen Scrap You Could Be Adding To Compost

    Keeping sweet things out of your compost is usually a good way to deter animals, but this expired kitchen condiment could actually make great compost.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 4 days ago Read More
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