Herbs
Whether just starting out, looking for growing info, or need help identifying edible herbs, you’ve come to the right place. There are a number of herbs that can be grown in the garden—some for medicinal reasons, some for aesthetic reasons, and others being common herbs you can eat, cook with or use in teas. Learning how to grow herbs is easy, and with the right know how, identifying edible herbs will become second nature. So whatever the reason, we can help with all your herb growing needs.
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Propagating Basil from Cuttings and Seeds: A Complete GuideWant an endless supply of fresh herbs? Learn how to propagate basil from stem cuttings in water or soil, plus seed-starting tips for year-round harvests.
By Amy Grant
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Weekend Win: Prune Lavender Now to Help it Survive Winter ChillsGive lavender a quick trim in early August and your plant will grow an insulating layer of dense evergreen foliage that acts as a duvet once temperatures plummet.
By Emma Kendell
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How to Revive Dying Lavender Plants: Causes, Fixes, and CareIs your lavender drooping, yellowing, or turning brown? Learn how to diagnose common problems and revive your plant before it's too late!r
By Amy Grant
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Garden Designers Say This Fragrant Favorite Is The Next 'It' Plant – So I'm Making It The Star Of My GardenI couldn't stop noticing this fragrant favorite popping up in stylish gardens. Turns out, it has everything we're looking for in a future-proof plant.
By Kayleigh Dray
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The Very Best Lavender to Grow in Every Zone, Because We All Need This Wonderful Plant in Our LivesPlant the ideal lavender variety for your climate and you'll enjoy intense fragrance, abundant flowers and fabulous foliage for years to come.
By Clare Walker
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8 Herbs Every Keen Cook Should Grow For Vibrant Flavor – Even if You've Never Gardened BeforeThese herbs are all so easy to raise in a pot, and just wait till you taste how intensely flavorful homegrown harvests are.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Grow Your Own Natural, Zero-Calorie Sweetener at Home – Plus, 3 Easy Ways to Store and Use Your Stevia HarvestStevia is a natural sweetener that is sugar free and calorie free. Plant it in your container garden or herb garden for a homegrown boost of sweetness.
By Kathleen Walters
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What to Do with Your Lavender in July Heatwaves to Extend the Blooming Season for As Long as PossibleFew summer flowering plants work harder than lavender – but if you want longer-lasting purple sweeps, these simple midsummer tricks will stretch your blooming season
By Teo Spengler
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Struggling to Grow Lavender? This Unexpected Childhood Staple Can Unlock Bushier, Highly Fragrant BloomsIf your lavender is looking more lackluster than lush, the secret to unlocking its full, fragrant potential might be hiding in a box of school supplies. Here’s why a little bit of chalk could be just the thing to help it reach its bushy, fragrant best
By Janey Goulding
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What to Do With Your Lavender in June – 5 Easy Tasks Done Now Will Give You Fabulous Fragrance and Better BloomsLavender plants are blooming in June and filling gardens with wonderful scent. Keep plants happy and blooming with a few easy tasks.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Don’t Let Downy Mildew Kill Your Basil – Watch for These Early Signs, Plus How to Save Your PlantsDowny mildew on basil can quickly kill the whole plant. Consistent monitoring and quick action will help keep your plant healthy.
By Tyler Schuster
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Turn Lavender Trimmings into Free Plant Food – This 48-Hour Garden Tonic Boosts Growth and Deters Pests NaturallyBefore you toss your lavender trimmings in the compost, why not harness their natural flower power? Here's how to make a disease-defying tonic for your summer ornamentals
By Tyler Schuster
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Grow Lusher Lavender With This One Simple Switch – Try it in June for More Flowers and Drifts of Fabulous FragranceGive your lavender plant the growing conditions it craves and it will reward you with healthier growth, more abundant blooms and stronger scent.
By Emma Kendell
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Stop Weeding Paving Cracks! Make a Herbal Path with 5 Set-and-Forget Herbs and Swap Weeds for a Scented RugPaths don't grow much but weeds if left to their own devices, so why not grow a herbal path with these fragrant plants? The bonus is they actively reduce weeding!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Holes in Basil Leaves: How to Identify and Stop Common Garden PestsDon't let pests ruin your pesto! These are the most common culprits behind holes in basil leaves.
By Amy Grant
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Stop Planting These 6 Herbs in the Ground – They Actually Grow Better in Pots for a Bigger Harvest and a More Fragrant PatioFrom improved drainage to easier harvesting, these herbs perform better in pots – making them perfect for patios, balconies, and small spaces.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Your Lavender Really Needs in April for a Dazzling Display – 5 Essential Tasks for the Longest Season of Fragrant Summer BloomsSet your lavender up properly now and it will reward you with more blooms, stronger growth, and a longer-lasting, more fragrant summer display.
By Mary Ellen Ellis

