Gardening usually means extensive efforts and continuous expenses for most people. But you could actually have two herb gardens even with small spaces. The pots are the biggest factor. This technique is called container gardening.
You can have all sorts of containers – varied pots, galvanized steel or tin pails, old cook wares from casseroles to bowls, including the broken ones, old tires and just about any empty container you have.
When you have the containers and the herbs, you can start your petite home herb gardens. But first, you have to thoroughly clean the containers, even if you are using brand new pots. They have to be dirt free so as to not allow early formation of moss, molds and unhelpful bacteria.
Below are two ways you can utilize the container gardening technique.
Indoor Herb Garden
Most annuals are suitable for indoor gardens. Some of these are basil, anise, borage, geranium, chives, and rosemary. These herbs are usually low maintenance. They just need well tilled soil, minimal exposure to the sun and regular watering. Place them near window sills and door openings. However, each plant has different tolerance with sunlight. Full sunshine is needed by some plants once in a while, like geraniums. It would be best that you post schedule or a timetable when to put your herbs outside. When growing herbs in pots indoors, it would be best to choose the lightweight ones, so whenever you need to bring them out, you can easily carry them.
Also, there are several ways to minimize space consumption. You can make use of metal or plastic chains to hang your pots on your window railings. Having the containers placed on your counter top will also be great, so they are accessible to you when you are cooking.
For aromatic herbs, place them in tables where the most traffic in your house goes through. It would be even a refreshing centerpiece for your dining table. Why not use aromatic herbs instead or potpourri in your bathroom. You will realize that when the steam goes off, so does the scent of the plants. This is because of the herbs’ essential oils reacting to some heat. Also, place a small pot of any aromatic herb that could help you relax before you go to sleep. A popular choice would be the lavender.
Outdoor Herb Garden
An outdoor garden is usually associated with vast lawns and wide-stretching backyards. You can still have a nice outdoor garden even if your outdoor is as small as your storage room. Most perennials and evergreens are suitable for outside environments. They need lots of sunlight.
You can use old tires and variedly sized pots to create a tiered outdoor garden. Have the biggest pots placed in the bottom and them pile up to the smallest pots. This technique could give your herbs the right position to grow. Just remember, the big pots don't really need to contain big plants. Herbs with small root growth can be grown in clusters for more thickness. It is best to use deep pots for plants with sporadic and expansive root growth. Place them in the middle of the tier. You can use any pot to contribute to the aesthetics of your outdoors.
With the container technique, having diverse herb gardens is truly possible to work for your comfort and convenience.
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