Let me start by saying everyone leads a hurried and hectic lifestyle, that’s our world and it’s not going to change any time soon. As a gardener, occasionally, you need to take a step back and think ...

Think carefully about what is added to gardens, and seek out good information. Some things are helpful, some are neutral and some may even be harmful to soil or plants. Eggshells won't help blossom ...

It's easy to find recommendations on the internet promoting the use of Epsom salt in the garden, including, unsurprisingly, tips from the Epsom Salt Council. As with coffee grounds, commonly held ...

“I know that coffee grounds are beneficial to soil, but in some places I read that they should be used in compost formation only. Some other sources claim that coffee grounds should be simply mixed ...

Q: My dad used to add Epsom salts to the ground around his tomatoes. What's the idea of that and does it really help? A: Epsom salts are a cheap way to deliver two important nutrients to plants: ...

Q: I have read that you should fertilize tomato plants with Epsom salt. When should you add it, and how much should you add? A: We don’t generally recommend using Epsom salt in the garden. Epsom salt ...

Though I moved to a condo a couple of years ago and no longer have a vegetable garden to tend, I haven’t given up my habit of saving spent coffee grounds. I dust them over the surface of the soil ...

These simple, tried-and-true methods are all you need for healthy plants. With all the newfangled gadgets and tricks that make gardening easier—like apps that tell you when to water your plants or ...

Peace lily blooms outdoors in front of a blurred background - Charinporn Thayot/Getty Images Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum spp.) are adored by gardeners worldwide for their elegant, white blooms and ...

“I know that coffee grounds are beneficial to soil, but in some places I read that they should be used in compost formation only. Some other sources claim that coffee grounds should be simply mixed ...