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...]
What’s the best soil for growing herbs outdoors?
QUESTION: What’s the best soil for growing herbs outdoors? I am wondering if you need a special type of soil to be successful or if any kind of soil will work. - Lisa O ANSWER: This question can be answered any number of ways as there are different types of soil and different … [Read more...]
Which herbs grow best with basil?
QUESTION: Which herbs grow best with basil? I am going to grow a couple of basil plants, but I have room for two or three other herbs too and hope you might have some suggestions! - Karole A ANSWER: There are quite a few herbs that grow well alongside basil as companion … [Read more...]
18 Great Companion Plants for Basil
By Jennifer Poindexter Are you interested in trying companion planting around your garden? If so, it’s wise to start with a plant you know and love. Then you'll want to figure out which plants make the best companions. Let’s begin with basil. This is an herb that many people … [Read more...]
How long do herbs take to grow?
QUESTION: How long do herbs take to grow? I was thinking about growing some herbs that I would use in my kitchen so they'd be fresh instead of dried. - Kathleen A ANSWER: There's no quick and easy answer for this one! The length of time it takes for herbs to grow from planting … [Read more...]
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