Getting your herb garden ready for winter includes pruning and clearing out spent material. These are the herbs you need to ...

Lantana is a popular choice for May planting, as they are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and will keep blooming all season long. These flowers are best for those living in USDA hardiness zones ...

Did you know that many herbs are cold-hardy and will survive the winter outdoors with proper care? Here's how to maximize your herb garden's chances of thriving all through the winter.

I had a few container plants on my patio this summer and some half-hardy sun lovers that won’t overwinter here outdoors. I ...

Adding new plants to a garden every year is hard on the back, and the pocketbook. Perennial herbs make great additions to any garden or landscape, serving a dual purpose — beauty in the landscape and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Herbs are such an easy addition to your vegetable garden. It's much cheaper to plant them rather than buy ...

Annual herbs like basil and dill must be planted anew each year, but most other commonly used herbs qualify as perennials. They will go dormant where winters are cold, only to perk back up again each ...

If you like to cook, odds are you’re painfully aware of the price of herbs at the supermarket. But for the cost of a 1- or 2-ounce plastic clamshell packet, you can buy a plant that will produce ...

From fruit trees to flowering bulbs, here's exactly what to plant in October for a beautiful and bountiful garden all year.

Indoor herbs will not live as long or grow as quickly as they might in their native climate, but you can still enjoy them ...

Many of us will soon be planning elaborate holiday meals and celebrations with friends and family. What better way to take your holiday cooking up a notch and impress your guests than with homegrown ...