An expert explains if citrus peels actually can repel garden pests or not. Can you put citrus peels in your garden to keep bugs away? This viral gardening hack has been making the rounds online, so we ...

Using orange peels in your garden won't reliably keep pests away—their scent fades quickly, which kills their effectiveness. Experts warn citrus peels might even attract unwanted visitors like slugs ...

Many gardeners avoid composting citrus peels due to the widespread belief that citrus peels don’t break down properly and may harm compost piles. But the truth is that citrus peels, citrus fruit, and ...

Oranges (Citrus sinensis) are the most consumed fruit throughout the U.S. And as part of the annual harvest, 5 million tons of peels emerge as a byproduct. While most of Florida's oranges do go into ...

I'm all about a zero-waste kitchen, but one thing I don't worry about too much is citrus peels. Why? Because mostly I just use lemons, and I eat the peels too. Weird, I know. But to each their own, ...