Niole has several tips to help you have success with growing your herbs.
- Pick the right spot for the best growth. Herbs prefer a good amount of sunlight, approximately six hours per day or more; however, chives, lemon balm, mint and parsley can be more shade tolerant than other herbs.
- Although herbs require minimal maintenance, show them some tender, loving care. Give herbs proper space when planting to improve airflow, grow sturdier stems, and prevent diseases. Provide loose, well-draining soil to help water get to the roots.
- Water smartly (not to much or too little) for success. Check the soil a couple of inches below the surface and water if dry. However if your herbs are recently transplanted or still young they may not have a well developed root system and will require water sooner. Soak the soil each time. This encourages the plant to develop a deep root system which will not need watered as frequently.
- Container planted herbs may dry out quicker than plants grown in the garden. As they get bigger they will need watered more frequently. And again, soak the soil.
- Refer to the post on aggressive herbs to help with closing the correct place to plant those. – Nicole