They’re surprisingly nutritious.

An easy remedy for scuff marks on your shoes or on your floor is the all-powerful banana peel. Just rub the inside of the ...

You love bananas in everything, from your morning cereal to baked goods. The peel? Not so much. Here’s the catch: You only think banana peels are destined for the trash. It turns out they have dozens ...

1. Using Whole Peels Improperly One of the biggest mistakes is simply tossing whole banana peels into the garden or compost heap. While they decompose, whole peels can take a long time to break down, ...

That banana peel you’re about to toss in the trash? It might be the secret weapon your smile has been waiting for. While we’ve been spending small fortunes on whitening strips and fancy mouthwashes, ...

Banana peels can also help keep pests at bay in your garden. Place fresh or dried banana peels around the base of your plants or mix them into the soil. The strong smell of bananas is said to deter ...

Mallory Arnold was born and raised in Ohio but currently resides and writes from Nashville, Tennessee. She likes running marathons, testing out fun new recipes, and writing about the fascinating, the ...

Well-intentioned people want to get closer to wildlife and in many cases, apparently harmless behaviors such as feeding ...