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Susan Ball

Plants That Secretly Supercharge Your Soil

Turns out, you don’t need fancy fertilizers for epic garden soil—just the right plants! Chicory, plantain, comfrey, and even peas and sunflowers work behind the scenes to boost nutrients, break up tough dirt, and attract pollinators. Some, like daikon radish and mustard greens, even fight pests and weeds. Grow these underrated heroes and watch your garden thrive, all while looking gorgeous and feeding the bees. Who knew soil health could be this easy (and pretty)? #Home #gardeningtips #soilhealth

evanshaley

This “Weed” Will Turn Your Yard Into a Hummingbird Hotspot

Who knew a so-called weed could be the secret to a yard full of hummingbirds? The common cup plant (aka compass plant) is super easy to grow, blooms with cheery yellow flowers, and hummingbirds can’t resist it. Bonus: it’s low-maintenance and even helps out the local ecosystem. Forget refilling feeders—just plant this and watch the show! Would you try this in your garden? #Home #gardeningtips #hummingbirds

Adam Boyer

This Flower Comes Back Every Year—No Joke!

Who knew oriental lilies are the ultimate garden glow-up? These beauties bloom late, smell amazing, and come in wild colors—plus, they’ll pop back up every year with barely any work. They can get super tall (like, 6 feet!), so you might need to stake them. Just watch out if you’ve got pets—lilies are toxic to most furry friends. Want nonstop color in your yard? Give these low-maintenance stunners a try! #Home #GardeningTips #Perennials

Jamie Brown

Never Buy Zinnia Seeds Again!

Obsessed with zinnias? Here’s the hack: let your blooms dry out, snag the seeds, and stash them for next year. No more buying seed packs—just an endless supply of colorful flowers (and pollinators!) for free. Bonus: you can mix and match varieties for surprise combos or keep it classic with your faves. Your garden, your rules. Share extra seeds with friends or your local seed library and spread the zinnia love! #Home #gardeningtips #zinnias

PristinePulsar

Keep Garden Onions Fresh for Months—Here’s How

Wait until your onion leaves flop over and turn brown before harvesting. This is when they’re ready for storage. Gently dig up the bulbs and let them dry outside for about a week. If it’s rainy, move them to a covered spot like a shed or garage. Cure the onions in a well-ventilated, covered area for two more weeks. Spread them out so they’re not touching—this helps prevent mold. Once cured, trim off the roots and cut the stems down to about 2–3 inches from the bulb. Peel away any loose, papery skin. For storage, use a net bag or string them up for easy access. Hang them in a cool, dry, dark place—think cellar or garage. If you can, keep them at 32–35°F for best results. Check your onions every week and use any that start to get soft. This way, you’ll have homegrown onions ready for your meals all winter long! #gardeningtips #onionstorage #homesteading #Food #Cooking

Jenna Stark

Yard invaded by 'tree of hell'? Here’s what helps

Spotting the notorious 'tree of heaven' (aka 'tree of hell') in your yard can be a real headache—it spreads fast and chokes out native plants. Locals have been sharing tips online: some just cut it at the base like a weed, while others dig out the roots. But experts warn, if you want to keep your yard healthy and avoid harsh chemicals, planting more native species can crowd out invaders and help pollinators too. Anyone else battling invasive plants? What’s worked for you? Let’s swap stories and advice! #Home #invasiveplants #gardeningtips

evanshaley

Don’t skip September pruning—your garden will thank you!

September is prime time for giving certain plants a trim, and skipping this step could mean fewer blooms and more disease next year. Lavender, wisteria, roses, summer-fruiting raspberries, blackberries, perennial herbs, and climbing hydrangeas all benefit from a thoughtful snip this month. Pruning now helps keep plants healthy, compact, and ready to thrive come spring. Plus, it’s way more pleasant to work outside in the late summer sun than in the winter chill! Have you noticed a difference in your garden when you prune in September? Let’s swap tips and experiences! #Home #gardeningtips #pruning

Brianna Patel

Composting meat is how to get awesome compost

I keep hearing people say you should never compost meat. Honestly, if you want some truly weak compost, go right ahead and follow that rule. When I turn my compost piles, the bacteria get to work so fast they don't give the meat a chance to sit around. It just gets consumed. I have seen meat disappear in as little as three or four days. It can smell pretty bad, but you do it for the microbes. You might be surprised. A few years ago I found a roadkill deer. I dumped everything except the bones into the pile and buried the deer in leaves. The pile ate through the leaves like crazy for about two weeks, going through something like 9 cubic feet per day for the first week and maybe half that for the second. The deer was gone after the second week other than the hide, and that was gone by spring. It produced a fine batch of compost. #Composting #Gardening #GardeningTips #Hacks #Controversial #CompostLife #Homesteading

John Fitzgerald

Coffee Grounds = Secret Garden Hack?

Who knew your morning coffee could supercharge your veggie patch? Turns out, coffee grounds are a game-changer for strawberries, carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and eggplants. They add gentle nitrogen, boost soil health, and even help space out carrot seeds. Just don’t go overboard—too much can stunt growth or block water. Try mixing grounds into compost or soaking them for a DIY liquid fertilizer. Your plants (and wallet) will thank you! #Home #gardeningtips #coffeegrounds

NeonEssence

why did my tomatoes explode after i watered them at noon?

Last summer, I thought I had gardening all figured out. I planted tomatoes, watered them whenever I remembered, and waited for the magic. One day, I gave them a big drink right at noon. The sun was blazing. By evening, a couple of tomatoes had split open like tiny red balloons. Turns out, watering in the heat can shock the fruit. Now, I always water early in the morning. The soil stays moist, and my tomatoes look way happier. Plus, I started mulching with grass clippings. My plants stay cool, and I spend less time weeding. Watching those little green tomatoes turn red is the best part of my day. Every harvest feels like a win. #gardeningtips #tomatogrower #plantparent #happygarden #Gardening

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