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  • A family harvest produce in their backyard
    By Erin Rebar 1 day 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 2 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 2 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 4 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 5 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 8 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 11 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 14 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 14 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 24 days 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 28 days 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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  • Laundry basket outdoors
    By Ryan Cashman 1 month ago

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

    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.

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  • Ripe and unripe tomatoes growing in a garden, supported by stakes.
    By Heather Fishel 1 month ago

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

    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.

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  • Harvested cucumbers in a basket
    By Ryan Cashman 1 month ago

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

    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.

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  • Person cutting up an empty plastic bottle with scissors
    By Danno Wise 2 months ago

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

    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.

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  • Cucumbers growing on vine
    By Brandy Eaklor 2 months ago

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

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

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  • rosemary plant in garden
    By Danno Wise 2 months ago

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

    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.

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  • Rosemary plant in the garden
    By Ryan Cashman 2 months ago

    These 20 Companion Plants Will Help Your Rosemary Thrive

    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.

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  • patting dirt around newly planted fruit tree
    By Danno Wise 2 months ago

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

    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.

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  • A black trash basket with empty toilet paper rolls in it.
    By Adrian Suppes 2 months ago

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

    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.

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  • Harvested potatoes lying on soil.
    By Danno Wise 2 months ago

    Plant These Fast-Growing Herbs Next To Your Potatoes For A Better Harvest

    Potatoes are a staple of the American diet. If you're growing them in your garden, don't forget these two herbs that keep pests away and can help your harvest.

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  • Gardener hand picking tomato
    By Ryan Cashman 2 months ago

    10 Plants You Should Never Grow Next To Your Tomatoes

    Tomatoes are a popular addition to any home vegetable garden, but although it's usually a great neighbor to other plants these ones are better planted apart.

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