With COVID-19 lockdown restrictions being enforced, most of us are spending a lot of time at home these days. Staying at home means that you have plenty of time on your hands, which gives you the perfect chance to go outside and start gardening! If you haven’t done this before, you might want to start with something easy, like planting some herbs, which won’t need regular care like other types of plants. They’re also pretty useful, not just because they emit a pleasant aroma, but because you can harvest these herbs whenever you need them. To get started, here is what you need to do.
Gardening Equipment
The first thing you should think about is gardening equipment. If you’d rather keep your herbs in your garden instead of pots inside your house, you’ll have to pay a visit to a gardening center to get all the necessary equipment. You might also find some of these tools in your garage if you’ve done gardening before. In either case, you have to ensure that you have pruning snips, a watering can, proper soil, fertilizers, and, finally, herb keepers for when the time comes for harvesting. Finding all of these tools shouldn’t be difficult, but in case you don’t find the right type of fertilizer, for instance, you can order it online.
Location
Where you place your plants and herbs will have a major effect on how they grow. Some plants need partial shade while others need full sunlight and warm weather. In case you’re growing several types of herbs, you’ll have to research each type to know what they need, then place them in your garden accordingly. This step is important, especially if you’re planning on pairing herb varieties when planting, as paired herbs usually share similar environments. Pots are the most convenient option when it comes to the placement of your herbs, as you can simply plant them and move them depending on the amount of shade, sunlight, and warmth they need.
Choose the Right Herbs
Naturally, choosing your herbs will solely depend on your needs, but if it’s your first time planting herbs, you should consider planting something simple, like Parsley, for instance. Basil and mint are also excellent choices if you’re considering getting pots. However, if your gardening skills bypass growing simple herbs, you can try something new like Oregano, an herb that requires full sunlight and drainage. However, you’ll have to move it inside the house during winter or warm the soil if it’s planted in the garden. Similarly, thyme needs well-drained soil and full sunlight, so these two options are optimal if you’re living in hot, dry weather. Rosemary is also a great choice for those living in cooler climates with plenty of sunlight and moist soil.
Prepare the Soil
Preparing the soil isn’t actually that difficult. You can start by getting a garden fork, preferably a large one, to loosen the soil, as this will make it easier for the water to drain and the roots to take place and reach down the soil. Next, you can add an inch or more of compost to the top of the soil, then mix it in, which will prevent drainage issues and serve as fertilizer to the soil. You can get a natural compost, like a compost tea, as it’s generally the better and less expensive option. Once your herbs start growing, you can add the fertilizer of your choosing. Prepackaged and liquid fertilizers will work just fine, but you need to carefully examine the package and the ingredients to ensure that your herbs are getting proper nutrients.
Containers
Containers, as mentioned earlier, are much easier to manage than planting herbs in your garden soil, as you can move them around, place them on a sunny deck or a patio and enjoy the pleasant aromas they’ll fill your place with. This will save the effort exerted in preparing your soil, but you’ll still need to remember to water and feed your herbs regularly so that they can fully grow. To do this, make sure you have large pots, a fertilizer, and a good potting soil. Remember that you might have to transplant your herbs into larger pots because they can easily outgrow their pots, especially herbs like basils, which can grow over 2.5 feet high.
Cultivating herbs is basically the easiest thing there is when it comes to gardening; this is why many people like to start with it. However, before you do anything, be mindful of the conditions in your home – whether or not your soil is suitable for growing herbs and the weather conditions in your area. By factoring in these elements, you’ll be harvesting your herbs in no time!
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December 22, 2020 at 03:11AM
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