April 15th, 2010 by Geoff Marks
My absolute favorite type of pot for growing herbs is the strawberry pot (those adorable small containers with all the openings on the sides) because I get to cultivate so many different herb plants in one pot. With the right arrangement, cascading vines, long spikes, spindly and bushy herbs can all thrive together in the strawberry pot. Be aware that these pots dry out fast, so unless you are a good waterer you probably will want to stay with herbs that are drought tolerant.
In this case size does matter. If you get a pot that’s too little, your plant can only grow so much and will eventually die. The nutrients tend to settle in the bottom of the pot, and if it the pot is too large the short roots can not be able to reach them.
Terra cotta pots are a lot better than plastic pots because the …
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April 14th, 2010 by Geoff Marks
It might be surprising to some, but most herbs grow better in an indoor herb garden. A large number of herbs are annuals. Annual herbs and plants only have a year lifespan. They grow and bloom in one season then within a year, they die. You may think that this type of herbs is too costly, but you actually extend the life of your annuals.
Here are some key points explained in establishing an indoor garden.
Knowing the easy-to-grow indoor herbs
Annuals are the best type for indoor gardens. Since their lifespan is limited, they cannot be exposed continuously to changing weathers. Their roots usually have small growth; which is why they cannot stand the outside environment. Their leaves would easily wither and they could be easily uprooted.
Some varieties of basil like Thai, Holy Basil or Tulsi and lemon, chives, scented geranium, lavender, rosemary, …
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December 28th, 2009 by Geoff Marks
In growing herbs in pots, you have probably seen those plant creepers that have formed in the main bodies of your plants, trying to grow from their pots or places in your garden. These creeprs are just a part of the plants’ reproductive cycle, and they will enable them to create new and independent plants. This will enable them to survive, without the help of plant pollination.
Unfortunately, these creepers can also cause issues both on the indoors and outdoors. About the issue indoors, they’ll extend their vines wherever there’s a possible place for cloning a new plant. If you have some plants that are placed near each other, and the one of them can spread plant creepers, then your pots are sure to get infested. In order for you to avoid this, frequently prune them, or place them far enough from the other plants so that they …
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December 23rd, 2009 by Geoff Marks
Do you have a smaller amount space to establish a patch? Do not worry, yet you can cultivate a garden in your less area. You can container garden in the existing less space such as patio, balcony, sunlit window or a deck. Container gardening not only gives you delight but also gives you vegetables and fruits. So, start container gardening by your self.
In previous days, only landowners use to gardening but, these days even a flat dweller can do that without any problem. Flat dwellers can do that by starting gardening in an exceptional the form of containers. Container gardening ensures you pleasure of landscape with out sweating each week. Some varieties of herbs which you can raise in containers are annuals, perennials, small trees and bushes.
Container Gardening is not that cushy task, it too demands certain detailed preparation like that of usual gardening. Conditions which one has …
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December 16th, 2009 by Geoff Marks
Herbs can be grown quite effectively indoors in pots or containers. In fact, they can also be grown on window sills, boxes or baskets. It is not really any more difficult than growing herbs outside in the garden. Indeed as you would expect, indoor herbs require the same conditions to flourish as those outside. Click here for more: growing herbs in a pot
The three things all plants need are; sunlight water and soil. Herbs are no different. Obviously sunlight is crucial to growing any kind of plant including herbs, indoors or outdoors. If growing your herbs in the kitchen make sure they are placed in a window which is west or south facing. Although there are a few herbs with specific light needs, all of them need a sunny bright spot in the house. Growing herbs for some means enhancing the light with lamps and artificial light.
When considering …
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