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Learning How To Build An Herb Garden

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Unlike many other plants, all herbs need to thrive is plenty of sun and a little bit of water. They do not require any sort of spraying, trimming or fertilizing and can grow in almost any type of soil, so learning how to build an herb garden is a pretty simple task.

That being said, you can't just throw some seeds in the ground and expect a great garden. You need to have some basic herb garden plans before you start planting.

Because herbs can grow well in poor conditions, it is easy for them to overgrow. Lavender and yarrow can grow like wildfire over large areas. Even chives can proliferate quickly. Be sure you have enough space in your pot or garden for the plants you wish to grow.

You should be fine as long as your herb garden plans include about 1 foot of room between major areas. Chives are an example of an herb that grow well in a bunch. However the roots need a sufficient amount of nutrients and water and anything planted near them will have to compete for those.

Soil preparation for herbs is important when learning how to build an herb garden, but it is not difficult. A wide range of herbs will thrive on a mix of clay and sandy loam or a good compost. Be sure to provide sufficient drainage. A good amount of herbs originate from the Mediterranean, so they can thrive in somewhat dry and rocky soil. Their evolution occurred in areas with adequate drainage, but all herbs need watering. Be sure the soil is moist, but not soaking wet.

For example, sage and lavender can thrive with nearly no manual watering. Natural rainfall can satisfy these herbs. Peppermint needs some more attention, but this can be easily accommodated by an automatic drip watering system.

Landscape fabric is a great way to keep weeds from growing in your garden, ruining the beauty of your garden and choking out your precious herbs. Digging up weeds later can be tiring and frustrating, while using herbicides might kill your herbs since they have a similar makeup. You also do not want to spray poison on your future food supply.

Herbs have a good resistance to bugs. However, you might still want to include some "sacrifice" plants in your herb garden plans. For example Dill is an excellent "trap plant" that invites pests to it instead of your other plants.

The final thing to consider when learning how to build an herb garden is to know when to plant your herbs. Some thrive at different times of the season, some should be planted every 4 weeks. Knowing when to plant will insure a great crop.

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