Gardening usually means extensive efforts and continuous expenses for most people. But you could actually have two herb gardens even with small spaces. The secret lies in pots. This technique is known as 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. You will first have to clean the containers thoroughly, the same goes for 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. They are low maintenance. They just need well tilled soil, minimal exposure to the sun and regular watering. Have them placed 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 great to have a schedule posted on when you will be taking 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. If your windows have railings, it would be suitable for hanging your pots in them with the use of plastic or metal chains. 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 will also work as a great centerpiece for your dining table. Instead of using potpourri in your bathroom, put the aromatic herbs near the toilet and the tub. You will realize that when the steam goes off, so does the scent of the plants. This is due to the reaction of the herbs’ essential oils reacting to some heat. Having a small pot of aromatic herb will also be good to help you relax before you go to sleep. The lavender would be a popular choice.
Outdoor Herb Garden
An outdoor garden is usually associated with vast lawns and wide-stretching backyards. It is still possible to have a nice outdoor garden even if your outdoor is as small as your storage room. Outside environments are usually the best for most perennials and evergreens. They need as much sunlight as they could have.
You can use old tires and variedly sized pots to create a tiered outdoor garden. Put the biggest pots on the bottom and pile up to the top having the smallest pots. This will give your herbs a good position. Keep in mind, the big pots don't necessarily need to contain the big plants. Herbs with small root growth can be grown in clusters for more thickness. Choose deep pots for those with sporadic and expansive root growth. Have 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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