There are some landscaping spots that call for a ground cover that's distinct from a main lawn. Gardeners often turn areas that are sloping or have poor soil into rock gardens, transforming a ...

Easygoing herbs aren't the drama queens of the garden. These quiet, reliable sorts have been put to culinary or curative uses for centuries. They're not flashy, but herbs are attractive, lending ...

A couple of weeks ago, I was walking a trail and had one of those OMG moments when I spotted a plant 20 feet away and could tell it was a champion of pollinators. At the risk of being a plant geek, I ...

Starting a new herb garden can be a wonderful introduction to growing your own food. It is great for novice cooks and culinary masterminds alike since it can provide easy access to a range of fresh ...

I love cooking with herbs, and I think they are well worth the effort it takes to grow them. Fresh herbs add so much to the flavor of our cooking. Now is a great time to generously harvest and ...

Have you always wanted to grow your own herbs? Join Master Gardener Lori Coats as she illustrates the many culinary and medicinal herbs that are ideal landscape plants. Learn the fundamentals of ...

Here are some unusual culinary herbs for edible landscapes: Sweet Bay (Laurus nobilis): Bay leaves for cooking grow on this handsome tree or shrub that is easily shaped into topiaries or standards.

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