Herbs make dishes extra special. Their aroma is like no other and some have medicinal properties or are good as insect repellants. To make food taste better, use fresh or dried herbs that you find in supermarkets. Or better yet, grow them yourself.
Growing an herb garden is not hard as it seems. Most herbs are very easy to grow and require minimal effort in maintaining. Herbs can be planted on pots if you have a small garden. But if you have ample area in your backyard, grow them in raised beds where they have more space to grow.
When building an herb garden, consider first whether your plant is a sun-loving variety or not. Basil, dill, rosemary and chives all love the sun. Make sure to plant them in locations where they can receive full sunlight. Lemon balm and mint, on the other hand, prefer partial shade. You don’t have to fill the entire lot with herbs. You’d be surprised by how much one plant can produce.
However, you can always look into planting more especially if you plan to dry herbs for the winter. Some seeds are best planted indoors. Some thrive from propagation or cuttings. Either way, you have to be patient as growing herbs take time. Give your seeds a few days or weeks before seedlings sprout. Make sure you plant receives enough air circulation, sunlight and water.
To keep your plant healthy, water it thoroughly, but make sure it doesn’t drown by giving it proper drainage. Once your plants have grown substantially, it’s time to transplant them to a bigger box. It’s best to transplant late in the afternoon when the sun isn’t too high. Move your herbs outdoor but gradually, making sure they adjust well to the temperature. Weed them often so that they won’t have competition when it comes to nutrients. Mulch them as necessary to prevent pests from devouring your herbs.
When you have your herb garden fully set up, it’s time wait for your plants to grow. And when they do, you can already enjoy fresh herbs in your food.
About leslie
Im a huge fan of small garden design. Growing up in a little country town on the outskirts of Sydney, I learned a lot about how plants grow and how environments work together. After moving to the City I was intrigued at how you can get even the smallest space to turn into a garden if done right.
