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Don't Toss Old Pallets — Reuse Them To Make An Incredibly Easy-To-Build Herb Garden

staff@housedigest.com (Shannon Severson) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Looking to use those pallets taking up space in your garage? With some simple tools and supplies, you can DIY a vertical herb garden complete with plant labels.

Is Galvanized Steel Safe For Growing Vegetables?

staff@housedigest.com (Carrie Elizabeth Bradon) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Galvanized steel gardens beds are popular because of their longevity and good looks, but whether they're safe for your veggie patch depends on a few factors.

Is It Safe To Use Grass Clippings From Treated Lawns In Garden Beds?

staff@housedigest.com (Lucas Coll) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Lawn clippings can be repurposed in all sorts of ways in gardens, including as mulch and added to compost. However, it matters if your grass was treated or not.

Turn Old Toilet Paper Tubes Into A Clever Yet Simple Solution For Seed Storage

staff@housedigest.com (Buffy Naillon) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Do you save the seeds from the plants in your garden at the end of every growing season? Help them last until next spring with this nifty toilet paper tube DIY.

The Medicinal Herb Gardeners Rarely Grow Anymore

staff@housedigest.com (Ellen Douglas) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Though this plant (historically used as a remedy) blooms eye-catching flowers, it's not grown in many gardens today. Those flowers have earned various monikers.

The Garden Seeds You Can Save In Fall To Regrow Your Vegetable Patch

staff@housedigest.com (Kristina Hicks-Hamblin) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Imagine how much money you would keep in your wallet by saving seeds from your fall harvest to regrow in spring instead of buying seed packets or seedlings.

The Aromatic Herb That'll Not Only Grow Tall But Fill Your Yard With Pollinators

staff@housedigest.com (Jennifer M. McNeill) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Most herbs are quite short: even unruly basil maxes out at 3 feet tall. Finding a tall native herb with an abundance of summer blooms is most gardeners' dream.

Turn Empty Litter Containers Into Easy-To-Build Raised Garden Beds For Potatoes

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:40:00 +0000

It's hard to throw away a good container, and large buckets are useful around the garden. Turn them into an attractive, functional raised bed for potatoes.

The Aromatic Herb To Grow That Knocks Parsley Down A Peg

staff@housedigest.com (Ellen Douglas) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000

This aromatic herb has a taste likened to anise. It can be used culinarily in much the same way as parsley, in soups, salads, and sauces. It also self-seeds.

Not Basil, Not Cilantro: The Lemon-Scented Herb With Flowers You'll Want In Your Garden

staff@housedigest.com (Rachael Green) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Sure, we all love the regular ol' herbs like basil and cilantro, but sometimes you just want something with a little zest. This fragrant herb will do the trick.

September Is The Right Time To Test Your Soil, But Hold Off On Adding These Nutrients

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0000

Once you get your soil test results, you'll know exactly what your soil is lacking and therefore needs. But fall isn't the best time to add these two nutrients.

Forget Mums: The Edible Plant Alternative For Colorful Fall Planters

staff@housedigest.com (Masie O'Toole) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Mums are timeless, but why not switch it up this year? This ornamental variety of a popular kitchen staple will provide a beautiful and unexpected pop of color.

The Popular Garden Herb You Should Plant Under Fruit Trees

staff@housedigest.com (Ellen Douglas) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0000

When you grow this herb near fruit trees, let it flower so that it can attract pollinators, plus the beneficial insects that can provide natural pest control.

Plant This Ground Cover In The Fall To Enjoy Berries And Pollinator-Friendly Blooms Next Season

staff@housedigest.com (Megan Newton) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

This native perennial has lots to offer. Plant it in the fall so it's established by the first frost and enjoy flowers by next spring and berries in the summer.

Use Plain Glass Jars To See If Your Sick Plants Have A Bacterial Infection

staff@housedigest.com (Masie O'Toole) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Have the tomatoes in your veggie patch gone all droopy? They could have bacterial wilt. You don't need to send a sample off to a lab. Instead, grab a glass jar.

The Simple Garden Tool That Makes Caring For A Vegetable Patch Faster & Easier

staff@housedigest.com (Baylee Bunce) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0000

Veggie patches get filled with weeds fast, particularly if you plant your vegetables in rows. Stay on top of unwanted growth with this nifty long-handled tool.

The Herbal Ground Cover Gardeners Rarely Grow Anymore

staff@housedigest.com (Aleem Ahmad) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Do you have a patch of wet ground in your garden where most species simply can't survive? Consider this forgotten ground cover that thrives in damp soil.

Forget Kitchen Scraps: Plant This Easy-Growing Legume To Enrich Soil Before The Cold Arrives

staff@housedigest.com (Laura Reed) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:05:25 +0000

This legume is the least winter-hardy of its kind, but even if it doesn't survive until spring, it can enrich your soil: as a cover crop and a nitrogen-fixer.

The Aromatic Herb To Grow As A Beautiful Container Plant That Knocks Thyme Down A Peg

staff@housedigest.com (Katharine Hansen) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Looking for a new culinary herb to enjoy in the garden? Not only useful in recipes, this spicy, aromatic herb also adds a beautiful punch to your containers.

10 Vegetables You Should Avoid Planting In Raised Garden Beds

staff@housedigest.com (Sakshi Khaitan) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

While you can certainly grow these vegetables in a raised bed, they have some characteristics that will either limit your yield or crop variety, even for years.