Eggshells are a popular folk method for growing healthy, vigorous garden plants like tomatoes. But is there any proof to back up those benefits? Here's a look at whether eggshells are good for plants, ...

Eggshells and coffee grounds are not recommended for direct use in gardens and are better suited for compost piles. Coffee grounds contain chemicals like caffeine that can harm some plants and may ...

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.

Some of the hardest battles you fight in your garden will often begin unseen. Pests quietly put down their eggs in various spots, sometimes on the underside of leaves and at other times in plain ...

Lavender may have a reputation as a low-maintenance plant, but some leftover scraps could do it some good. Just use these in ...