Growing herbs in pots is an easy way to keep these flavorful plants close by.
There’s less weeding, bending over, and tools needed to care for the herbs.
And you might move the pots of herbs around so they’re conveniently located.
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Use these simple tips for growing herbs in pots to get started.
Do you wantherbs for a fragrant gardenor thebest herbs to attract pollinators?
Its really up to you how youllplant your container garden.
More than anything, herbs grown in containers need good drainage because root rot often occurs in potted gardens.
Here are the most common types of containers that herbs thrive in.
Putting plastic pots inside metal pots keeps the soil from coming into contact with the metal.
They wont dry out as fast as clay pots and theyre usually inexpensive and hard to break.
Theyre also lightweightsome molded plastics can be made to look like a decorative clay or metal pot.
Wood
A wood planter softens the space with its natural look.
Since wood is a natural insulator it protects herbs roots in hot and cold weather.
Choose anaturally decay-resistant containersuch as one made out of redwood, teak, or cedar.
Look for areas that stay very bright for a large portion of the day.
5.Dont Overfertilize
Container plants need fertilizer once the organic matter in its potting soil breaks down.
Thekey to using fertilizer effectivelyis to verify that you dont overfertilize.
Harvest Regularly
Its important to keep containers healthy and abundant, so there are plenty ofherbs to harvestanytime.
Its best to cut sprigs of herbs just above a leaf cluster.
Growingherbs in pots indoorsis one way it’s possible for you to enjoy herbs all year round.
Just double-check your herbs receive as much direct light as possible.
Placing them near a south-facing or west-facing window is a good indoor growing location to start with.
Adding supplementary lighting such as a grow light system can help keep your herbs leafy and healthy.
