Prune annual herbs like basil fully before frost, but leave cold-hardy types to reseed naturally. Lightly trim woody herbs like sage and thyme; save heavy pruning for spring. Use mulch or covers to ...

Odds are you’ve eaten cilantro recently. Cooks sprinkle the green leaves on tacos and guacamole or mix them into curries, Pad Thai and many dressings and sauces. In these recipes, cilantro adds a ...

In the garden this week: Fruit. Cut off all vertical shoots or water sprouts on your citrus and avocado trees. If you see suckers growing from the base of the trunk, remove them as well. You can also ...