Bad Advice About Garden Soil

There’s a lot of advice for gardeners on the internet, but it isn’t all good.

Banana peels contain potassium but placing a peel in the plant pot is not a good idea. iva/Shutterstock

In honor of April Fools’ Day, let’s take a look at some foolish advice gardeners sometimes get and give about garden soil.

No. 1: Throwing banana peels or eggshells around the base of potted plants or your garden vegetables will help the plants grow.