Fresh herbs which add great flavor to your cooking can be easily grown and in just few hours you can enjoy herbs from your own herb garden.
The place for herb Garden
The first step is to plan where you want to plant your herbs. If place is available you can plant them directly in your vegetable or flower garden. Many herbs will grow on the sides of your existing garden without much effort. Herbs can also grow in containers and many people prefer containers to growing on the ground directly.
Containers do not occupy much space, are easily transported and can be utilized for decoration and fragrance to your balcony or porch. Containers provide better drainage for herbs than when planted in the traditional garden. Any container with a hole will do for growing an herb. Special containers for herbs suitable for window sills are available and can be purchased.
What Herbs to Plant
Choosing what herbs to plant is as easy as what you use in cooking. You can choose herbs according to what type of meals you prepare. Look through the recipes you have prepared and grow herbs for your cooking style. Pant the herbs that you use most regularly. Plant herbs according to the style of cooking you do very frequently. As an illustration cilantro is common in Mexican food, oregano and basil are a staple in Italian food, and parsley and thyme are uniformly good with all foods.
How to start
The way to start is as easy as a visit to your local garden or home improvement store. Select your container, select many varieties of herbs to grow, collect a bag of potting soil. If you want an indoor garden, start with seeds. It is better to purchase herb plants that have already sprouted with directions about growing them. Carefully follow the directions on the package and plant the herbs in the container. Water thoroughly and you have done the job.
Care for Herb garden
It is simple task to care for your herb garden. Caring for herbs is caring for the garden. Ensure plenty of sunlight and water. See that the soil remains moist by touching it to make sure it is wet. Water the herb garden if you feel the spoil is dry to touch. During warm season watering can be twice a day.