Imagine stepping out into your yard and being greeted by the delicious aromas of rosemary, lavender, and mint. Growing a ...

The basil plants I bought at Trader Joe’s in the spring overperformed — one in a pot by the front steps, the other in the herb garden that was more than 4 feet high with glossy dark leaves.

Here's a tip: plant each herb in its own pot. This way, you can better control watering and light needs. Plus, it makes pest control easier. Think about the herbs you use most often in your cooking.

So, I always allow my parsley to stay in the garden and bloom, even when I’ve stopped harvesting the leaves. Remove the ...

You can grow herbs, flowers, or even small fruit trees in containers, providing both beauty and functionality. Additionally, ...

As an alternative to an in-ground garden near your kitchen, you can locate pots of herbs on a sunny back porch, deck or patio to be convenient. And since you don’t generally need more than one to a ...

Make sure your garden or your containers provide good drainage. Herbs don’t like soggy soil ... you may consider planting them in a separate area or container to accommodate their preference ...

If you want peppery greens to spice up your vegetable garden consider growing mustard greens and arugula, also known as rocket. These cabbage family relatives grow like weeds and will gladly self-sow ...

Many cutesy, 'have-to-have' garden gifts serve little real purpose. Here are gifts curated by real gardeners that plant ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: Fruit crops ... was only introduced in 1967 by Italian immigrants to the US and Australia. Herbs. Chamomile (Matricaria retutita) is a cool-season herb ...