You may lead a very fast paced life, but that doesn’t mean you can’t grow your own mini herb garden! While many people think it takes a lot of yard space, time, and money to create a good garden, this actually is far from the truth.
Advantages of Gardening
When you plant your own mini herb garden, you will enjoy the sweet aroma every time you walk out of your home. You can also pick the herbs and bring them in the home for aromatherapy purposes. Of course, you will be able to cook with them as well.
Some people plant specific plants which can be used for their healing properties, but the biggest reason to plant your own mini herb garden is the financial savings. Purchasing herb seed is much cheaper than purchasing fresh herbs in the supermarket, no matter how often you use it.
Way to Success
The following tips are designed to help you get started growing your own herbs.
Before you do anything else, take the time to put a plan for your garden on paper. This will make it easier to go through the steps that follow, and will make it possible to expand the garden if you desire in the future.
* Available space – You can opt for a mini-garden of herbs in your small yard or in containers placed on windowsills, patios and decks. Of course, you must ensure that the space you will be planting your mini-garden of herbs in receives plenty of sunlight for about 4-6 hours daily. If not, look to alternatives like fluorescent lights.
If you decide to plant directly in the ground, you must make sure the spot will drain properly and not leave your herbs with damp feet. This can cause the roots to rot, which will kill your herbs before you can use them. A dryer spot is better, given you have easy access to water them as needed.
* Once your herbs settle into their new home, there is not a lot of upkeep. You will have to water them on a regular basis, prune them back as they overgrow their space or become leggy, and keep the ground around them clear of weeds. This shouldn’t be too time-consuming if you do it consistently.
* Once you know where you are putting the garden and how it will be cared for, it’s time for the fun part. You get to select from a variety of herbs to create a garden suitable to your intentions. For instance, you will pick a different selection of herbs if you want to spice up your meals than you would if your goal is bring fresh herbs indoors to give a fresh aroma to the air.
If you have the time, it pays to read books, ask questions from experienced gardeners and join a gardening club. This way, you can learn of many more ways to take good care of herbs, know more exotic herbs to plant in your garden, and know of other uses for common herbs that you already have in the mini-garden.
Remember the huge advantages that come with tending your own mini herb garden. Your food will taste better than ever, your health will improve, and your home will smell simply amazing.