Best Practices for Starting Your Own Herb Garden
Do you want to grow your own food but lack the time to start a full-blown vegetable garden? Why not start an herb garden and grow plants that will accent your cooking? You don’t need much space to start an herb garden as a windowsill planter plant pot is just enough space to do the job.
Here are some great tips on starting your own herb garden.
Succulents vs. Non-succulents
It is important to know exactly what kind of herbs you want to plant in your garden. The variety you plant depends on the amount of water and sunlight they need. Many non-succulent herbs love sunlight; therefore, they need plenty of water or they will wither. In contrast, some succulent herbs originate from harsh environments so they don’t need quite as much.
How much space do you need?
Space shouldn’t be an issue when growing an herb garden. You can grow the plants in a larger garden, a windowsill planter, or pot. Many gardeners will simple use leaves or parts of the herb plant throughout the year for cooking. So, you may only grow a small batch in a pot.
Summer means more water
The summer sunlight means you need to water your herb plants more often than at other times of the year. Summer also means the plants will grow more quickly. So, you will need to cut them back more often. Always cut and trim the plants at a 45-degree angle.
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