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.
Herbs
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What Are Habek Mint Plants – Care And Uses For Habek Mint
Habek mint plants are a member of the family Labiatae that are commonly cultivated in the Middle East but can be grown here in USDA hardy zones 5-11. The following habek mint information discusses the growing and uses of this plant.
By Amy Grant
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Growing Tuscan Blue Rosemary: How To Care For Tuscan Blue Rosemary Plants
Rosemary is a great plant to have around. One very good variety for colorful blooms is the Tuscan blue. Click on the article that follows to learn more about growing Tuscan blue rosemary and how to care for Tuscan blue rosemary plants.
By Liz Baessler
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Lemongrass Repotting: How To Repot Lemongrass Herbs
The one problem with growing lemongrass in containers is that it spreads quickly and will have to be divided and repotted frequently. Use the information found in this article to learn more about how to repot lemongrass.
By Liz Baessler
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Companions For Lemon Balm – Learn About Lemon Balm Companion Planting
A member of the mint family, lemon balm is easy to grow, even for newbie gardeners. If you're wondering what to plant with lemon balm, then look to this article for a few suggestions to get you started. Click here for more info.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Chive Companion Plants – Companion Planting With Chives In The Garden
If you are planning a kitchen garden and wondering what to grow near chives, wonder no more. There are a host of perfect chive plant companions for texture, color, and flavor. Use the information and suggestions in this article to help get started.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Horseradish Plant Companions: What Grows Well With Horseradish Plants
Fresh horseradish is absolutely delicious and the good news is it's easy to grow your own. It is also healthy so companion plants for horseradish might get a huge benefit. Find out about companion planting with horseradish in this article.
By Amy Grant
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Marjoram Companion Plants – What To Plant With Marjoram Herbs
When planting anything in the garden, it's good to know ahead of time what grows best next to what. Use the information found in this article to learn more about companion planting with marjoram. Click here for more info.
By Liz Baessler
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Using Corsican Mint: Caring For Corsican Mint In The Garden
Corsican mint plants, which spread by narrow stems that take root as they grow, are well suited for filling in around stepping stones or pavers but aren't sturdy enough for heavy foot traffic. Learn more about Corsican mint in gardens here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Tangerine Sage Plant Info: How To Grow Tangerine Sage Plants
Highly ornamental and relatively speedy, growing tangerine sage couldn't be easier, as long as you meet the plant's basic growing conditions. Click this article to find out how to grow tangerine sage plants in the garden.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Lemongrass Propagation – Regrowing Lemongrass Plants In Water
Lemongrass propagates with a very high success rate from the cuttings you can buy at the grocery store. Learn more about propagating a lemongrass plant and regrowing lemongrass plants in water using the information found in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Ginger Plant Companions: Learn About Plants That Thrive With Ginger
"What can I plant with ginger?", you may ask. Pretty much anything with the same growth requirements. Ginger has no negative effects on any other plant, so the combination can be whatever you want. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Chamomile Plant Companions: What To Plant With Chamomile
Chamomile tea is an age-old remedy for many problems in gardens. Companion planting with chamomile is an even easier way to heal the garden. Learn more about what to plant with chamomile in this article.
By Darcy Larum
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Banana Mint Plant Care – Banana Mint Information And Uses
Banana mint plants are a variety of mint with bright, fuzzy, lime-green foliage and a pronounced, very delightful aroma of banana. Like all mint plants, growing banana mint is easy. This article will help get you started with this fun, quirky plant.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Companion Plants For Dill: What To Plant With Dill In The Garden
If you're wondering what to plant with dill, experiment and see what works best in your garden. Here are some suggested dill companion plants - and a few things that AREN'T believed to be good dill plant companions. Click this article to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Lavandin Plant Care: Lavandin Vs. Lavender In The Garden
The scent is unmistakable but is your lavender really a lavender? You may have a hybrid of lavender called lavandin. Learn more about this French lavender plant in the article that follows. Click here for additional information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Borage Varieties – Are There Different Borage Flowers
Borage is a tall, sturdy herb distinguished by deep green leaves covered with fuzzy, white hairs. Home herb gardeners can select from four primary varieties of borage, all equally beautiful and easy to grow. Learn more about various borage plant types here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Container Grown Borage: Learn About Growing Borage In Pots
If you don't have space in your garden, or if you're concerned about the plant's rambunctious growth habit, consider growing borage in containers. This article will help get you started with growing borage in pots.
By Mary H. Dyer