What you throw away in the kitchen could matter more in the garden. This everyday leftover plays a surprising role in soil health and plant performance.

Whether you've made a batch of mashed potatoes or a potato leek soup, don't throw the peels away! You can repurpose them in your garden as fertilizer.

If you want to start gardening, essentials like raised garden beds, pruning shears and sun hats will make maintaining a lush vegetable garden or healthy lawn much easier. Finding the best fertilizer ...