As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...

Four garden plans that you—yes, you, with the thumb of any color—can plant this spring to get the greenery you want, without having to dig up your whole yard. Is there any spot more glorious than the ...

Even if you have a sizeable plot, container gardening will fill your outdoor space with colour, interest, and fragrance all year round. Container gardening is an easy way to add decorative touches to ...

There is nothing quite as wonderful as the smell of home-grown herbs. The powerful scent from a single leaf of basil is so incredible that it can instantly transport us to an Italian restaurant or our ...

Many gardeners may not have the space or desire to cultivate an extensive in-ground garden where they can grow their favorite flowers or vegetables. Residents of condominiums, apartments and ...

Now that spring is in full swing, it’s time to plant a summer garden. So why the hesitation? Do you live in an apartment without outdoor growing spaces except a sunny porch? Are you a novice and have ...

Eager to garden but have no room for more than pots on the porch? Cultivate herbs in those containers for the greatest return on investment on anything you can grow. “They are the gift that keeps on ...

There are many combinations of herbs that work in containers and varieites that you can grow for taste as well as for their ornamental properties. Many can be easily grown from seed, but to save time, ...

Herbs aren't the flashiest plants in the garden, but they are quietly attractive, highly useful and easy to grow. Parsley makes a frilly border. Fennel is a finely textured attraction for swallowtail ...

Now that we're in the peak of winter, it's probably unlikely that we're doing heavy work on our outdoor gardens right now. However, there are some plants that can still thrive indoors: herbs! ABOUT ...

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