Easy Maintenance Herb Gardens

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For most people, gardening may mean extensive efforts and continuous expenses. But you could actually have two herb gardens even with small spaces. The pots are the biggest factor. This is called container gardening.

You can have all sorts of containers – varied pots, galvanized steel or tin pails, old cook wares from casseroles to bowls, including the broken ones, old tires and just about any empty container you have.

When you have the containers and the herbs, you can start your petite home herb gardens. You will first have to clean the containers thoroughly, the same goes for brand new pots. They have to be dirt free so as to not allow early formation of moss, molds and unhelpful bacteria.

Below are two ways you can utilize the container gardening technique.

Indoor Herb Garden

Most annuals are suitable for indoor gardens. Some of these are basil, anise, borage, geranium, chives, and rosemary. They are low maintenance. They just need well tilled soil, minimal exposure to the sun and regular watering. Place them near window sills and door openings. However, there are different tolerance with sunlight for different plants. Some need full sunshine every once in a while like geraniums. It would be best that you post schedule or a timetable when to put your herbs outside. When growing herbs in pots indoors, it would be best to choose the lightweight ones, so whenever you need to bring them out, you can easily carry them.

Also, there are several ways to minimize space consumption. You can make use of metal or plastic chains to hang your pots on your window railings. Having the containers placed on your counter top will also be great, so they are accessible to you when you are cooking.

For aromatic herbs, place them in tables where the most traffic in your house goes through. It will also work as a great centerpiece for your dining table. Instead of potpourri, why not use aromatic herbs in your bathroom. You would notice that when your steam goes off, so does the scent of the plants. This is because of the herbs’ essential oils reacting to some heat. Also, place a small pot of any aromatic herb that could help you relax before you go to sleep. The lavender would be a popular choice.

Outdoor Herb Garden

An outdoor garden is usually associated with vast lawns and wide-stretching backyards. Even if your outdoor lot is as small as a storage room, you still could have a nice outdoor garden. Most perennials and evergreens grow best in outside environments. They need lots of sunlight.

You can use old tires and variedly sized pots to create a tiered outdoor garden. Put the biggest pots on the bottom and pile up to the top having the smallest pots. This will allow your herbs the right position to grow. Keep in mind, the big pots don't necessarily need to contain the big plants. Herbs that have small root growth can be grown in clusters. It is best to use deep pots for plants with sporadic and expansive root growth. Have them in the middle of the tier. You can use any pot to contribute to the aesthetics of your outdoors.

With the container technique, having diverse herb gardens is truly possible to work for your comfort and convenience.