Oregano

Step-by-step on how to propagate oregano Get a hold of some oregano. To start, you’ll need some oregano cuttings of course. Strip leaves off bottom… Read More »How Do You Propagate Oregano?

Oregano is a relatively easy plant to start with. You can take stem cuttings 7-12 cm long from a healthy plant (with a sterilized knife),… Read More »How Do You Take Cuttings From Oregano?

Even if you plan to dry the leaves, harvest the stems while they are upright and firm, not while wilting or water-stressed. Oregano is best… Read More »How Many Times Can You Harvest Oregano?

Perfect for rock gardens and regions with well-drained soil and winters on the dry side, ornamental oregano is an attractive flowering perennial that’s easy to… Read More »Is Ornamental Oregano A Perennial?

Oregano is rich in antioxidants, which are compounds that help fight damage from harmful free radicals in the body. The buildup of free radicals has… Read More »Is Oregano Leaves Good For The Heart?

Each herb has different requirements as to how much of the plant should be cut back. For example: oregano should be cut back almost to… Read More »Should Oregano Be Cut Back?

In spring, it’s a good idea to repot pot-grown oregano into fresh compost with added slow-release fertiliser. This is also a good time to cut… Read More »When Should I Repot Oregano?

An enormously popular pizza herb, oregano is a hardy, aromatic ground cover and a fantastic living mulch. A great rockery or edging plant, oregano also… Read More »Does Oregano Do Well In Pots?

You can freeze the leaves to use during the winter. Oregano leaves store well and are easily dried. Keep them in an airtight container once… Read More »What Do You Do With Oregano In The Winter?

Keep plants compact by trimming growth after flowers fade in summer, then give pot-grown plants a boost by applying a liquid fertiliser. Cut back dead… Read More »Should Oregano Be Cut Back For Winter?