The next time you brew your morning cup of joe, don't throw away those used up grounds. Instead, spread across the threshold ...

A Christmas cactus can provide some wonderfully bright blooms over the festive period, but there's a way to help them thrive even further and you'll likely already have what you need in your home.

If a cup of coffee (or several!) are part of your morning or afternoon routine, it's likely that you've tossed a lot of grounds. Coffee grounds are actually full of organic matter and are wonderful to ...

If you’re looking for natural ways to get rid of pests on your plants or are just curious about how to compost using coffee grounds, consider reusing your used coffee grounds for plants. They can be ...

Coffee grounds can help deter slugs thanks to their gritty texture, but the low caffeine content in used grounds means they aren’t reliably toxic. Experts caution that overusing coffee grounds can ...

I want to plant a blueberry bush this spring, but prior attempts have failed. I’ve read that they require acidic soil. Could ...

Dear Heloise: Phyllis asked how she can use up coffee grounds. In addition to the flowers you mentioned, coffee grounds serve as a terrific deterrent for keeping many animals away from plants in the ...

Knowing I like to show off my knowledge about such things as quantum/astrophysics, philosophy and of course horticulture, I am asked a variety of questions at social events. The other day I was asked ...

Coffee is a daily essential for many of us. In fact, two-thirds of Americans drink coffee every day, averaging about three cups, according to a spring 2025 report from the National Coffee Association.