7 Tips To Keep An Herb Garden Alive Through A Chilly Winter
Since many of our favorite herbs aren't cold-hardy, you'll have to work to keep your herb garden safe. From frost covers to microclimates, here are some tips.
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This Ancient Spice Of Life Is The 2026 Herb Of The Year
The International Herb Association has named this ancient culinary and medicinal plant Herb of the Year for 2026. Here's how you can grow it yourself.
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The Old Farmer's Almanac Names These 12 New Plants As Standouts For 2026
Every year brings fresh varieities to the plant world, from edibles to ornamentals, so here's a handy guide for some of the best of what's coming to 2026.
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North America Vs. Europe: Who Has The Colder Winter, And How Does It Affect Gardening?
Winter isn't the peak gardening season in the Northern Hemisphere. Examine the climate differences between Europe and North America, though, and see what grows.
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Gardeners Swear By This Fresh-Smelling Solution To Repel Ticks, But Does It Work?
There isn't much as repulsive as ticks, but some of the intense chemical repellents aren't ideal either. This common aromatherapy ingredient may help though.
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Protecting Your Rosemary Plants From Winter Chill Could Mean Better Growth In The Spring
Rosemary might remind you of cold-weather flavors, but this herb dislikes chilly weather. Protect your plant over the winter and it'll thank you by spring.
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Grow Your Own Mini Indoor Rosemary Christmas Tree
As pretty as a Christmas tree is, it's big, messy, and needs to go back in the box in a month. But rosemary is the tiny "tree" that keeps giving all year!
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Keep Ticks Out Of The Garden With A Fresh-Smelling Plant You Can Enjoy
Ticks are both creepy and dangerous, so it's worth trying to repel them. You can grow this ornamental grass at home and then turn it into an affective oil.
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12 Plants That Are Attracting Unwanted Wasps To Your Yard Or Garden
Wasps are pollinators, but some of these stinging pests can be aggressive and you may not want them in your garden. These 12 common plants could be the culprit.
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The Fresh-Smelling Solution That Can Keep Nasty Ticks Out Of The Garden
No one wants to gain a new tick friend in the garden, but sometimes you have to fight nature with nature. Growing this common plant can help you keep them away.
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Why Timing Is Key When Pruning Lavender Plants To Get Blooms That Last
Lavender can be as tricky as it is lovely if you don't know how to handle it. Pruning it isn't so simple, so here's why it's so important to nail the timing.
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Why Gardeners Use This Ancient Technique To Grow The Healthiest Crops
To help your garden thrive, you can try looking to the past. Some gardeners use this historic organic method for healthier plants. Does it actually work?
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The Popular Kitchen Herb That Grows Perfectly With Tomatoes
While not all companion planting makes its way out of anecdotal evidence, this perfect pairing actually has science in its corner. And it's a popular plant!
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Drive Chiggers Out Of Your Yard With 12 Plants That Will Keep Them Away Naturally
Chiggers are tiny, bright red mites that can make your skin itch ... literally. You could help to repel them with these few extra plants in your garden, though.
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Attract Hummingbirds With A Sweet-Smelling Herb They Can't Get Enough Of
While hummingbirds don't care about a flower's scent, you might! You can both be happy with this fragrant herb with flowers that have all the right features.
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The Hardy Perennial That Can Keep Ticks Out Of The Garden
Ticks are a backyard nuisance. For devoted gardeners, however, there's one perennial herb you can grow that might help drive the disease-causing pests away.
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Keep Mosquitoes Out Of The Garden With A Fresh-Smelling Herb They Can't Stand
Mosquitoes may assault you the minute you step into your garden, but there's a notorious herb with a bright scent that they really don't like. Try planting it!
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Keep Cockroaches At Bay With A Popular, Fresh-Smelling Garden Flower
Whether cockroaches are in your yard, around your garden, or inside your home, this beloved flowering herb may be a possible deterrent. Plus, it smells great.
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When & How To Harvest Rosemary For A Healthier Plant
Rosemary is a beloved perennial herb for a reason. To keep this plant at its healthiest, you need to harvest it the right way and at the ideal time, too.
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Keep Ticks At Bay With 7 Garden Plants They Hate Going Near
Ticks in your yard don't have to be as much of a concern if you plant these common herbs, flowers, and veggies in your garden to repel the pesky insects.
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The Best Watering Practice To Keep Garden Rosemary Flourishing All Season
Rosemary is a drought-tolerant herb, but you still have to water it regularly. Follow this specific watering practice for a thriving plant in your garden.
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Keep Unwanted Flies Out Of The Garden With An Earthy Aroma They Can't Stand
Flies can be a huge nuisance in the garden. Don't let them bug you! Turn toward a homemade DIY pest repellent with this easy-to-grow common garden herb.
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Start Growing These Companion Herbs In The Garden Next To Your Blueberries
Growing blueberries can be tough for even experienced gardeners, but there are certain herbs you can plant that are ideal companions to these popular shrubs.
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How To Propagate Basil Cuttings For A Year-Round Harvest Of Fresh Flavor
Basil is everywhere in the culinary world because of its tendency to enhance the flavor of many dishes. But you don't have to grow a bunch of them from seed!
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The Benefit Of Growing Fenugreek For Healthier Garden Soil
Unhealthy soil can weaken or even kill beloved plants in your garden, so give your dirt the boost it needs. Grow fenugreek, an annual herb in the legume family.
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The Best Pruning Techniques For Fuller Basil Plants In The Garden
To get the most out of herbs like basil, they should be trimmed and pruned in a way that helps them grow fuller, not taller. These methods can help them thrive.
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20 Perennial Herbs You Can Plant Once And Enjoy Year After Year
Herbs are one of the easiest types of plants to grow in the garden, especially for beginners. You know what makes them even easier? If they're perennials.
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