Oregano prefers well-drained soil to avoid root rot and other diseases caused by excess moisture. Before planting, amend your garden bed with organic matter or compost to enhance drainage. If planting ...

Oregano's name is derived from the Greek, and it means "beauty of the mountain ... but not after it flowers. Once the plant flowers, the leaves will start to become bitter." ...

They also give this plant its characteristic herbal fragrance, which is an effective insect deterrent in the garden or when ...