Plants need water and sunlight to survive, but they also need important nutrients which they receive from the soil. These nutrients are naturally occurring but can be limited in quantity if the soil ...

If you have a garden, you should know (if you don't already!) that calcium is a vital nutrient that enables your plants to grow healthy and strong. Calcium strengthens the cell walls of plants, ...

Using calcium for tomato plants might be the best way to enjoy huge yields and sweet, juicy fruit. Calcium is often touted as a cure-all for blossom end rot, but it has a more significant role to play ...

After a cozy night by the fireplace, most people scoop out the ash and toss it without a second thought. But did you know ...

Enriching the soil with nutrients is essential for thriving plants. The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much calcium ...

Before you trash those eggshells, know this: tomatoes cheer, potatoes perk up — and they're not the only ones. This humble kitchen scrap has a big fan club.

Your soil may not need it, your plants may not want it, and it's possible to use it incorrectly. But when properly applied, wood ash can be good for plants. This guide explains how to add wood ash to ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

From raw eggs to pasta water, we dissect gardening hacks approved by TikTok and offer science-backed reasons for their ...

Give your leafy friends a boost with a homemade batch of banana water for plants If that has you intrigued, read on to learn how to brew a batch to help your plants thrive. You’ll love this trick, and ...