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13 Leafy Greens You Can Harvest All Summer Long (And 2 You'll Only Pick Once)

staff@housedigest.com (Ellen Douglas) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0000

As the name suggests, "cut and come again" vegetables can be harvested multiple times in a growing season. The opposite are the ones you grow and pick once.

Not Coffee Grounds: The Kitchen Scrap You Could Be Using For Thriving Leafy Greens

staff@housedigest.com (Jennifer M. McNeill) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0000

While coffee grounds contain some nitrogen, this kitchen scrap also has phosphorus and potassium, making it a well-rounded natural fertilizer.

Not Hydrogen Peroxide: Get Rid Of Gnats From Your Leafy Greens With A Kitchen Staple

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0000

Skip the harsh stuff and reach for a tangy pantry staple instead. This simple trick can help send pesky gnats packing before they hitch a ride indoors.

Repel Tiny Garden Worms With A Simple But Overlooked Solution

staff@housedigest.com (Nancy Schaffer) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0000

Root-knot nematodes are parasitic organisms that feed on plant roots. Beyond growing companion plants, there's another way to try and reduce nematode numbers.

Growing Seasons Are Getting Longer: Here's What It Means For Gardeners

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000

A longer growing season isn't all good or bad. Find out the biggest perks to take advantage of, and the potential pitfalls to watch for in your garden.

Not Coffee Grounds: The Overlooked Scrap That Makes A Fantastic Tomato Fertilizer

staff@housedigest.com (Selena Ivette Rodriguez) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Coffee grounds can help with soil structure, as well as improve drainage, but this fellow kitchen scrap can provide more nutrients, especially potassium (K).

The Common Mistake To Avoid When Using Liquid Fertilizer On Your Leafy Greens

staff@housedigest.com (Melody Ip) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Since leafy greens are heavy feeders that require a lot of water, liquid fertilizer is a practical solution - but applying to the foliage is a mistake.

The Real Reason Your Tomato Plant Is Growing But Not Producing Fruit

staff@housedigest.com (Andrea Crowley-Hughes) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Tomato plants not producing fruit can be due to a myriad of different reasons, but one of the most common involves the weather in your area.

Why There's Simply No Need For Tomato Cages Anymore

staff@housedigest.com (Chloe O'Donnell) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Tomato cages are a go-to tool for tomato vine support for many gardeners. However, these cheap, often flimsy structures may be more trouble than they're worth.

Add One Simple Ingredient To Your Soil For Thriving Thyme

staff@housedigest.com (Kristina Hicks-Hamblin) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Thyme has tasty leaves, flowers that attract bees, and a lovely aroma. It likes dry soil, so add this easy-to-get product to its growing medium for good health.

The Clever Watering Method That'll Help Tomatoes Ripen Faster

staff@housedigest.com (Nina Phillips) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0000

You don't necessarily have to wait a full 6 weeks for ripe tomatoes. Try this watering technique to get them to mature more quickly for harvesting.

Not Basil: The Summer-Blooming Herb That Pollinators Love & Gives You Thriving Pepper Plants

staff@housedigest.com (Megan Newton) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0000

Trust us: This popular herb will keep your pepper plants very happy with bountiful vegetables. Hint: It's an herb that's often sprinkled on pizza.

The Citrusy Herb You Should Grow If You Like Lemon Balm

staff@housedigest.com (Katy Willis) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

This herb is often overlooked in favor of other options, but it can be a great addition to your garden, both for its culinary uses and aesthetic value.

Sick Of Fighting Snails In The Garden? Grow These Summer-Blooming Herbs They Won't Touch

staff@housedigest.com (Sakshi Khaitan) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0000

If you're losing the battle with snails, it may be time to take a more aggressive approach and plant borders of herbs that repel them. But which herbs are best?

This Herb With Flowers Adds Visual Interest To Landscapes

staff@housedigest.com (Katy Willis) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Herbs might primarily be grown due to their usefulness in the kitchen, but this variety of a common herb puts on a show both before and while it's flowering.

Not Traditional Basil: The Beautiful Herb With Flowers That'll Give You The Same Taste

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

What if you didn't have to choose between an herb garden and a flower bed? This cultivar has the spicy, aromatic leaves you love plus stunning ruby blooms.

Don't Let This Pretty Pairing Fool You: The Companion Plant For Hostas That Can Lead To Disease

staff@housedigest.com (Katharine Hansen) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000

While these two plants might look good together, their vastly different care needs will make it nearly impossible to thrive in the same garden bed.

Not Potato Or Banana Peels: The Kitchen Scrap You Didn't Know You Could Add To Compost

staff@housedigest.com (Suzanne Bonnett) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Balance is key to a healthy compost pile. There are certain items you should never put in a heap, but this fruit scrap isn't one of them so don't toss it away.

When To Apply Fertilizer To Grow Thriving Leafy Greens

staff@housedigest.com (Nancy Schaffer) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0000

While most leafy greens aren't very hungry for nutrients, adding a fertilizer at the correct time during their growing process can help bolster your crop/

Not Milkweed: Plant This Bush With Berries And Flowers That Butterflies Love

staff@housedigest.com (Ellen Douglas) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:40:00 +0000

Tired of milkweed? This native shrub attracts a dozen butterfly and moth species. It has prolific spring blooms, tasty (to larvae) leaves, and red fall berries.