Basil First on the list of great herbs to plant in spring is basil. An aromatic and flavorful herb, basil (Ocimum spp.) grows about one to three feet tall and wide, depending on species and cultivar.

Cheerful, daisy-like cosmos are a must-have for all gardeners and cut flower enthusiasts! Slender, feathery stems are topped ...

If you live in a particularly warm climate, you can cut the plants back during the hottest summer months and allow them to revive when cooler autumn temperatures set in. Calendula needs well ...

If you want to see big blooms over the summer, now's the time to start sowing the right type of flowers for a vibrant summer ...

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Sunflowers, calendula and alyssum among favourite flowers for attracting and feeding bees and other pollinators.

Can I plant the seeds outdoors? When ... Another lovely and useful annual flower I sow outdoors this month is calendula, which I often use as an edging for vegetable plots. It’s another easy, ...