There's a surprising number of culinary herbs that can withstand frigid temperatures—and you can leave them outside all winter long! Zones 3 to 6 can grow many cold-hardy herbs without frost protection, and many of them are perennial so you can count on them coming back in spring. Here's what I've personally grown in my cold-climate garden.| Garden Betty
Organic mulches are the foundation of every healthy garden, and they have many benefits over other ground covers like rubber or pea gravel. Almost anything can be labeled as a mulch, so how do you know which one to use? And where? Let's break down my 12 favorite options for vegetable gardens, flower beds, and landscapes.| Garden Betty
You know that mulch is a good thing and every garden should have some. But do you know what kind and how much? It all depends on where you're using it, and in some cases, you might even want to leave your soil bare. Here's a breakdown of what type of mulch to use, what it's best suited for, and how to mulch more effectively.| Garden Betty