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 a nutrient-rich organic fertilizer for plants. It can help improve plant growth and may increase yields when used correctly. It is also suitable for lawns. You can use it on many vegetables, nut trees...
Andre Campbell
10 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Scale on Plants
Those tiny pests that look like small bumps on your plants may be scale insects. They feed by sucking sap from plants. This can weaken plants, causing yellow leaves, poor growth, wilting, and even branch dieback if the...
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 is one of the most versatile household products for gardeners. It can be used in homemade weed killers, fruit fly traps, and cleaning solutions for garden tools. Plus, it helps remove stubborn mineral deposits...
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? Pill bugs help the garden by feeding on dead and decaying plant material [1]. However, when there are too many pill bugs or food...
17 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats
Large numbers of fungus gnat larvae can damage seedlings, young plants, and weak houseplants. The larvae mostly eat fungi and decaying plant material in moist soil, but they may also feed on plant roots when populations...
Cover Crops: Examples, Benefits, and Garden Uses
Cover crops are one of the easiest natural ways to improve your soil, reduce weeds, and protect your garden. Gardeners have used them for thousands of years [1]. Cover crops are fast-growing plants grown to protect and...
Pruning: Meaning, Importance, Methods & Tools
Pruning is a common gardening practice that helps keep plants healthy and attractive. Knowing when, how, and why to prune is vital for achieving healthy, vibrant plants. Pruning Meaning You may be wondering what pruning...