Basil plants as perennials. One of the most common answers I give to questions about gardening and plants is, “it depends.” So when asked about whether fresh basil plants are a perennial plant ...

On paper, growing herbs from seeds appears to be a no-brainer way to save money. For the price of one bunch of fresh parsley ...

Herbs that are true annuals often have tender stems and a fast growth rate and they complete their entire life cycle in less than a year. That means that if you plant annual herb seeds in spring, you ...

If spring and early summer flew by before you could plant, or your garden simply isn’t looking its best right now, don’t give ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: 1. Plant chrysanthemums, the flowering champions of the fall garden, now. They are perennials that last three to four years, but are easily propagated in ...

Herbs encompass a broad group of plants, including woody perennial plants (lavender, rosemary), nonwoody perennials (chives, lemon balm), annuals (dill, basil), and biennials (parsley, angelica ...

Herb spirals are a way for perennial and annual herbs to co-exist. Shaped like a seashell or snail, the raised bed curls inwards and upwards, the outer wall forming a spiral.