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We’ve all bought fresh herbs from the supermarket only to find them spoiled in just a few days. However, with the right methods and planters, a home herb garden is accessible for all of us. In this blog, we explore how our metal planter could help you create your own herb garden.
Pick your Spot
As with any feature of your garden, the first decision to make with a herb garden is where you’ll put it. The great thing about herbs is just how versatile and resilient they are. Requiring only a small area and not much sunshine (depending on the herb), herbs are a fantastic, accessible way to get into gardening. Our advice, pick somewhere sunny; this will give you the best chance of success. We also recommend planting as close to your kitchen as possible for quick and easy access to give your weeknight dishes some extra oomph.
Choose your Herbs
Many herbs are available, so whatever you choose to plant will ultimately come down to personal preference. However, some herbs are more manageable and lower maintenance than others or thrive better under certain conditions. Many perennial herbs, such as rosemary, sage, thyme and oregano, hail from warmer climates, where they thrive in the sun. They, therefore, need plenty of light and well-draining soil for optimal results. Other biennial herbs such as basil, parsley and dill require less sun and prefer rich, moist soil; these are perfect for gardens with more shade or limited space.
Pot Planting
With your herbs chosen next, it’s time to find their home and plant them. Most culinary herbs need well-draining soil to thrive, which will be a crucial consideration before planting. This might mean placing a mix of compost and horticultural grit to encourage extra drainage.
Available in compact sizes, our metal planter is perfect for herbs, and with built-in drainage holes, they encourage any annual herb to thrive. The robust metal frame also ensures durability, so even in the winter, the galvanised planters can double up as a home for winter species while herbs are out of season.
Care and Maintenance
To get the best out of the herbs you plant, you must have a plan for regular care and maintenance, especially during hot weather. As well as watering your herbs regularly, it is also a good idea to sow new batches as you progress through the crop; this will ensure a steady supply of fresh annual herbs throughout the warmer seasons and will keep the plant and its leaves healthy for longer.
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