That sad-looking plant in the corner might just need a banana, or rather, the peel you'd normally toss in the trash. Those bright yellow jackets we discard can seriously nourish your plants. Used the ...

Banana peels are rich in potassium and make great compost, mulch, or fertilizer. Prep peels by drying, steeping, or composting to help plants absorb more nutrients and prevents pests. Fruiting and ...

Banana peels often end up in the garbage, but you can give them a second life in your garden or for your houseplants. Make ...

Texas troubadour Guy Clark once famously sang that there are only two things that money can't buy: true love and homegrown tomatoes. For whatever reason, tomatoes are backyard garden royalty. Whether ...

Banana peels add organic matter to the soil, but they don't provide enough nutrients for growing roses. Blood meal, fish emulsion, and bone meal are more ideal fertilizers for all kinds of roses.

Whether you've made a batch of mashed potatoes or a potato leek soup, don't throw the peels away! You can repurpose them in ...