Here are essential tips for growing and then nurturing an Outdoor Herb Garden. Planting herbs in pots will make the most beautiful garden of herbal plants ever in your outdoor space. It is so easy and then the rewards are delicious. There s also something so wonderful about be able to step out into your garden or on your patio to harvest fresh aromatic herbs for your delicious cooking!

The first thing you need to do is find the right soil for growing herbs in pots. Different types of herbs have different needs for their pots. Some need more clayey soil, some much loamy soil, some prefer a darker soil and others prefer a lighter clayey soil. Each herb will prefer a certain type of soil to help their flavor and their growth.

When you have selected the type of soil you want, it’s time to place your seeds on top of your soil and gently press them down. You will need to place your seedlings in water while you wait for them to germinate and then plant them. Most herb seeds require at least an inch of water per week during their growing season. Your herb growing kit should tell you how many herb seeds to plant for your specific herb garden.

Next, you will want to plant your larger herb plants in rows about two feet apart. For the smaller seeds, such as dill, use a trellis system to provide additional support. You can also use pots that are shallow with no drainage holes or slits to provide a better environment for your plants to thrive.

Once the growing season is over, it’s time to remove all of the herbs from their pots and stems. Trim any hedges or other plants that are surrounding your plantings to keep them on your plants. Then, empty the container or pots of soil from your plantings. Use a strainer to collect the leaves and stems from your plants. You will have plenty of room left over for your harvest.

Your final step is to prepare your pots for shipping. Place your herb containers in heavy cardboard boxes that are sturdy. You may choose to have the tops cut down and have some of the greenery trimmed away from the sides of your container. This will allow for air circulation within your container and help to keep your herbs fresh. Before placing your containers into their boxes, planters should be ready and pruned to maintain a symmetrical layout.

To maintain your herb garden, you’ll need to water your garden only when the soil seems dry. Herbs love a good watering, but they also like a low maintenance environment as well. To find out what your plants need, you should check the bottom of the leaves. A nice green and pink color indicates that the roots are growing properly. If you see little green around the leaves or roots, the herbs probably just need more water.

Another important factor about gardening with herbs is that you should plan to spread your soil as far as possible. Spreading the soil makes it more accessible for water and helps to conserve space. Soil with a large drainage hole allows for the roots to have room to grow and spread out without drowning in water. This type of gardening is not only easy but it is extremely low maintenance.

One very easy method for starting a low maintenance, dedicated herb garden like chives, dill, or tarragon is to plant the lower half of the leaf up and leave the top open. Just remember that planting herbs like thyme requires you to pull the leaves off of the stems. You can then replace the leaves with new ones. The most difficult part of this method is actually pulling the leaves. You have to be extremely careful not to damage the stem while doing this. Thyme requires a lot of sunlight and water, so this method is not recommended during the winter months.

Another way to begin planting herbs in pots is to plant cuttings. Cuttings are tiny plants that have already produced seeds. If you are lucky, this means that your garden has some low compact plants growing right now that will produce future flowers. It is much easier to nurture cuttings than it is to grow seeds from seed.

There are several different methods for caring for cuttings. The easiest is just to keep them covered and give them time to settle. Cuttings are very sensitive to dry soil and wind, so watering is especially important. When the weather gets hot, you should move your plants to a shaded area with milder weather, like a porch or patio. If at all possible, protect your plants from harsh weather by putting netting over them or building a wood structure above them.