Herb Gardens in Your Small Spaces
For most people, gardening may mean extensive efforts and continuous expenses. But you could actually have two herb gardens even with small spaces. The pots are the biggest factor. This technique is known as container gardening.
You can have all sorts of containers – varied pots, galvanized steel or tin pails, old cook wares from casseroles to bowls, including the broken ones, old tires and just about any empty container you have.
When you have the containers and the herbs, you can start your petite home herb gardens. But first, you have to thoroughly clean the containers, even if you are using brand new pots. They have to be dirt free so as to not allow early formation of moss, molds and unhelpful bacteria.
Below are two ways you can utilize the container gardening technique.
Indoor Herb Garden
Most annuals are suitable for indoor gardens. Some of these are basil, anise, borage, geranium, chives, and rosemary. They are low maintenance. They just need well tilled soil, minimal exposure to the sun and regular watering. Have them placed near window sills and door openings. However, each plant has different tolerance with sunlight. Some need full sunshine every once in a while like geraniums. Having a timetable on when to take your herbs outside will be a good idea. When growing herbs in pots indoors, it would be best to choose the lightweight ones, so whenever you need to bring them out, you can easily carry them.
Also, there are several ways to minimize space consumption. If your windows have railings, it would be suitable for hanging your pots in them with the use of plastic or metal chains. You can also have the containers placed on the counter top for it to be accessible to you when you are cooking.
For aromatic herbs, place them in tables where the most traffic in your house goes through. You can have it on your dining table as a great centerpiece. Instead of using potpourri in your bathroom, put the aromatic herbs near the toilet and the tub. You will notice that the scent of the plants goes off when your steam goes off as well. This is because of the herbs’ essential oils reacting to some heat. Having a small pot of aromatic herb will also be good to help you relax before you go to sleep. The lavender would be a popular choice.
Outdoor Herb Garden
An outdoor garden is usually associated with vast lawns and wide-stretching backyards. Even if your outdoor lot is as small as a storage room, you still could have a nice outdoor garden. Outside environments are usually the best for most perennials and evergreens. They need lots of sunlight.
You can use old tires and variedly sized pots to create a tiered outdoor garden. Have the biggest pots placed in the bottom and them pile up to the smallest pots. This will allow your herbs the right position to grow. Keep in mind, the big pots don't necessarily need to contain the big plants. Herbs that have small root growth can be grown in clusters. Deep pots are best options for those with sporadic and expansive root growth. Place them in the middle of the tier. You can use any pot to contribute to the aesthetics of your outdoors.
With the container technique, having diverse herb gardens is truly possible to work for your comfort and convenience.
