HERB GARDENING by Fiona Tighe
HERB GARDENING
by Fiona Tighe
Herbs have a long history of human use.Their use to treat disease has been regarded as wizardly , and they have long made food more palatable. If you would like to grow them here are a few tips.
Design a plot
Think which plants you would like to have. What is your chief interests. Do you want to replant each year or grow perennials and biennials.
Do you want to use a lot of your garden or only a little space? Books are available to guide you on your choice of plants
A paper plan is most important. You can then ensure that you will not be damaging some herb when removing shorter living ones at the end of the season. It is a good idea to keep the annuals at the centre of the bed and the others near the edges.
If they are going to get enough light the smaller plants should be nearer the front and larger ones at the rear. Some plants take up a lot of space as they grow and so must be planted a reasonable distance apart.
If you would rather keep herbs out of your garden (and some are quite invasive) you could have herb pots. These are large containers with three or more outlets for the herbs. Fill the pot up to the first outlet and plant it before continuing on with the filling and planting process. Usually, the herb that requires the most water is planted in the bottom hole, while the variety that requires the least, goes in the highest hole.
Some Design Ideas
Stone or bricks can be used to either divide or border a square or rectangular bed. Paths also can be used to separate the sections. Wheel or ladder shapes might also be constructed sometimes using the real articles and planting between the rungs or wedges.
Of course, different plants have different needs, but many of them require alkaline soil. This is the reason why you have to determine the herbs you want to plant in the planning stage. This can more or less help you find out how you should care for your plants. If you germinate your herbs from seeds, remember to follow the directions on the packet for soil, watering and temperature.
You will find herbs are easier than most plants to grow provided a few minimum requirements are met. Good output comes from fertile soil, adequate watering and drainage and suitable levels of sunlight
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