Soaking banana peels in water to make a DIY fertilizer is a popular piece of plant advice on social media. A plant expert weighs in on whether the hack is worth trying.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hands peeling cucumbers with a knife. Peels in background on a cutting board - Halfpoint/Shutterstock If you are peeling cucumbers ...

Learn how to make homemade fertilizer using common kitchen ingredients to boost plant growth naturally. This easy, eco-friendly method nourishes your plants, improves soil health, and promotes ...

Comfrey, until fairly recently, was used for centuries as a medicinal herb. Some of the common folk names for it, such as “healing herb” and “bruisewort,” reflect the healing properties that people ...

Do you fertilize your houseplants regularly? It’s one of the best ways to keep them healthy and thriving. But many store-bought fertilizers are full of chemicals, which isn’t ideal if you have kids, ...

At Love ‘N Fresh Flowers in Northwest Philadelphia, Jennie Love teaches the benefits of native plants and DIY fertilizer. All you need are weeds and a bucket! This story is part of the WHYY News ...