QUESTION: Do you water basil every day? I'm trying to grow it the first time. -- Michelle E ANSWER: Basil is a moisture-loving herb that shouldn’t be permitted to dry out too much between waterings. It should be given at least one inch of water per week, which translates to … [Read more...]

QUESTION: Do herbs really need fertilizer? Or can I just grow them? -- Chrissy F ANSWER: Herbs don’t need as much fertilizer as many of the plants in the garden because they aren’t heavy feeders. However, especially when you grow herbs in containers, they benefit from an … [Read more...]

QUESTION: Do herbs need deep pots? I'd like to grow some herbs, but I don't have a yard and I already have some smaller pots I could use. -- Leanna F ANSWER: The size of the pot or container an herb plant requires will depend on the size of the plant itself. As plants mature, … [Read more...]

QUESTION: Do herb plants grow back? Or do they die when you take cuttings so you have to do it all at once? - Alexandra V ANSWER: Most herb plants can be harvested so that the plant continues to grow after the cutting is taken. There are even perennial herb plants that come … [Read more...]