Bright color, quick growth and endless uses for cooking make this summer annual a winner in the garden or a pot

Perk up your kitchen with a burst of Pineapple Delight or a dollop of Top Banana on the walls, cabinets or countertops

Make home cooking and drinks even better with herbs plucked from your own backyard or windowsill pot

Learn what fruit flies are, how to prevent them and how to get rid of them in your home

A palette of perfumed plants can transform even the smallest of gardens into a sensory delight

It takes time and practice, but growing edibles in the suburbs or city is possible with smart prep and patience

Pull out a pot for this one. Mint's spreading habit and hard-to-kill nature can be a blessing — if you're properly prepared

Save money without feeling pinched by taking advantage of free resources and your own ingenuity

Say 'buon giorno' to classic Italian herbs you can grow just as easily in pots as in the summer garden

No vacation plans abroad? You can still get the feel of old-world Italy with these ideas from an Italian designer