QUESTION: What’s the best soil for herbs in pots? I want to grow some container herbs this year and I'd like to give them a good chance of succeeding. - Janet B ANSWER: When growing herbs in containers, well-draining is the keyword for everything from the soil to the container … [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...]
How to Make a Mason Jar Herb Garden
by Matt Gibson Many fabulous recipes call for fresh herbs. If you skip the herbs, the dish is now lacking that key ingredient that pulls it all together. Dried herbs just don’t have the bold flavor that fresh herbs do, and they are not a substitute that is even worth rolling … [Read more...]
Container Butterfly Gardens
People have many reasons for creating butterfly gardens to attract these lovely fliers. Some are unsure of what is required to make this happen, however, and so they either do not attempt it or they think that they need more space or ability than they already possess. Yet it's … [Read more...]
Container Garden Watering Tips
Anyone that has tried their hand at container gardening knows that one of the most difficult aspects of growing in a container is keeping your plants watered. Container gardens need watering much more frequently that other types of gardens, especially in hot or windy areas. While … [Read more...]