If you haven’t started already, it is time to start saving your eggshells. Ground eggshells provide calcium to indoor and outdoor plants when tilled into the soil. They contain calcium carbonate, as well as...
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Sasha Campbell
Bat Guano Fertilizer: Benefits and How to Use
Bat guano is highly nutritious for plants. It is helpful as an organic fertilizer. It is an excellent choice for increasing plant yields and is suitable for lawns. It can be used on vegetables, nut trees, herbs, fruit...
Andre Campbell
10 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Scale on Plants
Those tiny, immobile pests that appear like small bumps on your plants are likely scale insects. They feed by sucking sap from plants, causing them to wilt and appear sickly. Additionally, the leaves may turn yellow and...
Braconid Wasps Garden Benefits & How to Attract Them
Braconid wasps are helpful parasitoids. They work well in an organic integrated pest management (IPM) system. There is an excellent variety of Braconidae (a family of parasitoid wasps) that parasitize specific insect...
13 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Harlequin Bugs (Murgantia histrionica)
While Harlequin bugs are bright and beautiful in color, do not be mistaken. These hard-shelled bugs can cause damage to vegetables, such as cabbage, cauliflower, and beets, as well as fruit trees, among others...
20 Benefits and Uses for Vinegar in the Garden
Vinegar has numerous uses in the garden. From eliminating weeds to repelling pests, it has a role in your vegetable garden. Moreover, diluted and used carefully, vinegar will not kill the plants you want to keep...
15 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Pill Bugs (Rolly Pollies)
You may ask: Are pill bugs (also known as rolly pollies) beneficial to have in the garden? A roly-poly has its uses, mainly by feeding on dead or decaying organic material [1]. However, an infestation can cause problems...
17 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats
An infestation of fungus gnat larvae can damage certain plants by feeding on their roots. Fungus gnats are small, gray to black flies that primarily affect indoor houseplants. Adult gnats do not damage plants; however...
Cover Crops: Examples, Benefits, and Garden Uses
One natural way to manage weeds in your garden and improve soil structure is to use cover crops. This method dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times [1]. Cover crops (green manures) are fast-growing plants grown to...
Pruning: Meaning, Importance, Methods & Tools
Pruning is a common practice in and around the garden that needs attention from time to time. Knowing when, how, and why to prune is vital for achieving healthy, vibrant plants. What Is Pruning? “Pruning...