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Not Toilet Paper Tubes: The Personal Care Bathroom Staple To Add To Compost

staff@housedigest.com (Masie O'Toole) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000

You can compost toilet tubes, loofahs, and cotton balls, but there's another monthly all-natural bathroom product that you may be able to add to the pile, too.

The Hosta Companion Flower That Resists Deer And Rabbits

staff@housedigest.com (Lisa Davis) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Is your patch of hostas plagued by hungry herbivores? The solution may lie in planting a barrier with a feathery plant that these critters hate the taste of.

Save Extra Seeds From Spoiling With An Easy Solution That's Practically Free

staff@housedigest.com (Katharine Hansen) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:40:00 +0000

Garden seeds can be stored for a few years if stored properly, but this easy hack can double their shelf life - and you may not need to spend money to do it.

Not Brick Not Pavers: Amazon Has A Stone-Like Alternative For Your Driveway Edging

staff@housedigest.com (Aleem Ahmad) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Creating a cleaner driveway border doesn't always require brick or pavers. An inexpensive Amazon alternative is drawing attention for its look and ease of use.

Ditch Retaining Walls And Meet The Living Solution That Prevents Erosion In A Sloped Yard

staff@housedigest.com (Bob Beacham) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:40:00 +0000

Sloped yards can be challenging to work with, but if you don't want to rely on a retaining wall, there's a surprisingly simple solution to your issues.

Reuse An Old Pot Lid To Create A Rustic Bird Feeder On A Budget

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0000

It's easy to repurpose a broken pot into, say, a planter. Transforming an old pot lid into a bird feeder is just as easy with the help of a little hardware.

Not Geraniums, Not Petunias: The Annual Flower That's Great For Your Window Boxes

staff@housedigest.com (Megan Newton) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Classic container favorites aren't the only way to create a colorful display. One low-maintenance plant offers bold foliage and thrives where others struggle.

Why The Grass Along Your Driveway Edging Is Turning Brown (& How To Revive It)

staff@housedigest.com (Jo Plumridge) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:10:00 +0000

Have you noticed the grass lining your driveway is brown while the rest of your grass is green? The reason is pretty straightforward and we have a perfect fix.

Not Ordinary Cosmos: The Eye-Catching Variety That Hummingbirds Just Love

staff@housedigest.com (Baylee Bunce) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Cosmos flowers are known for their vibrant beauty and low maintenance. A particular variety brings a jolt of color to the garden that hummingbirds can't resist.

The DIY Fertilizer Hack To Try When You Prune Tomatoes

staff@housedigest.com (Amanda Weir) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:40:00 +0000

Clever gardeners are always looking for ways to reduce waste while making their garden healthier. This simple fertilizer hack may help your tomatoes thrive.

Not Black-Eyed Susans: The Elegant, Blooming Plant Pollinators Can't Resist

staff@housedigest.com (Chloe O'Donnell) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Black-eyed Susans are a go-to plant for pollinator gardens. Tired of them? Consider this iris-family plant from South Africa that bees and butterflies love.

Ditch Gravel Driveways: The Slip-Resistant Concrete Design That Looks Elegant

staff@housedigest.com (Suzanne Bonnett) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0000

Gravel is a rustic and affordable driveway material, but it also has downsides, like weeds. Consider another, arguably better option made of concrete instead.

Love The Bees? The Blooming Vine You Don't Want In Your Garden

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Like native bees, honeybees are ecological helpers in our gardens. To encourage them, avoid planting this flowering vine because it puts them at risk of death.

Not Paper, Not Coffee Grounds: The Unexpected Household Item To Add To Compost After Using

staff@housedigest.com (Taylor Freitas) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

While fruit peels and coffee grounds are commonly understood to be good additions to compost, it might surprise you that this item can be added in, too.

Don't Toss Mesh Produce Bags — Use Them As Garden Support With A DIY Solution

staff@housedigest.com (Nancy Schaffer) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Do you grow fruiting vines? It's worth setting aside all the mesh produce bags you get in your weekly grocery shop for this cost-saving, supportive garden hack.

Replacing Soil Does More Than Refresh The Potting Mix

staff@housedigest.com (Aleem Ahmad) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000

It's not enough to merely maintain the water and sunlight schedule of your potted plants, as there's a whole other world to regulate in the soil underneath.

Skip The Retaining Walls: There's Another Solution For Sloped Yards

staff@housedigest.com (Brooke Younger) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0000

Pooling water can be a nuisance with any sloped area of your yard or garden, but a retaining wall isn't the only answer. Try this cheaper solution.

Skip The Flowers: Attract Butterflies With A Kitchen Scrap They'd Be Thrilled To Find

staff@housedigest.com (Chloe O'Donnell) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Want to give the butterflies in your yard a gift they'll love? This common produce (which might already be hiding in your fridge) is ideal for butterfly food.

Say Goodbye To Ugly Weeds In Your Raised Garden Beds With An Eco-Friendly Solution

staff@housedigest.com (Katy Willis) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Landscape fabric is one of the most common ways to prevent weeds in raised garden beds, but it's far from eco-friendly - try this solution instead.

Not Begonias, Not Impatiens: The Annual Flower That Can Take The Heat In The Garden

staff@housedigest.com (Lisa Davis) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000

You fill your garden beds with flowering annuals only to have them wilt mid-summer. Ditch the usual species for this heat-loving pink pom-pom-covered cultivar.