Question: How do I start a small herb garden? I want to try an indoor and outdoor herb garden. -Faye W. Answer: It’s easy to keep a small herb garden, either indoors on a windowsill or outdoors in your yard. First you’ll need to choose your location. Herbs require at … [Read more...]
How Can I Encourage My Herbs To Grow?
Question: How can I encourage my herbs to grow? Should I be pruning them? -David W. Answer: If your herb plants are healthy and thriving, and you want to encourage them to grow larger, there are two easy ways to go about it. (If your plants aren’t healthy, adjust their care … [Read more...]
How Deep Should Soil Be For Herbs?
Question: I'm worried about the soil depth for my herb gardening space. How deep should soil be for herbs? -Ken R. Answer: All herbs that are grown in containers need a pot that’s at least six inches in diameter. Also, consider how large the plant will be when it’s mature so … [Read more...]
Does Planting Garlic Keep Bugs Away?
Question: Does planting garlic keep bugs away? Will it help if I plant garlic on the border of my vegetable garden? -Ted L. Answer: Growing garlic in the garden does not keep bugs away, but you can use the garlic to make a homemade pesticide that will keep bugs away when it’s … [Read more...]
What herbs should not be planted together?
Question: I'm trying to figure out how to plant my garden and keep in mind companion planting. What herbs should not be planted together? -Reid G. Answer: It’s common for gardeners to grow herb plants in close quarters, tucked together into a large container or window bow, … [Read more...]
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