Basic Herb Gardening Tips

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Basic Herb Gardening Tips

Herbs are a wonderful start for a novice gardener because they do well even in poor soil, require little or no fertilizer, and tend to be quite forgiving of a beginner's mistakes. Many herbs are resistant to insect infestations, and do not require heavy maintenance such as pruning. Here are some basic herb gardening tips that will get you off to a good start:

After making your choice of the herbs to grow, the next step is to ensure that you have the appropriate tools to properly care for your new plants. The two main tools you will need are a small shovel/spade and a spike or fork. If you are planting from cuttings, you can use the shovel to create a small hole. If you choose to start from seeds, you will only need to dig just below the surface. For seed planting, you will use a spike or fork for aeration of compact soil because herbs do better when they have good drainage.

If you do not have a pair of nice pruning shears then you should invest in a pair for your herb garden. Ordinary scissors are not an alternative for pruning shears. Occasionally, herbs need to be pruned and pruning shears are the only thing that can cut through thick stems.

A watering can is a good choice to irrigate your container garden; some have a single spout, and others a sort of sprinkler head over the nozzle. One of our basic herb gardening tips is that herbs require less water than most plants and root rot is a common result of over watering.

Obviously, watering is essential for thriving gardens. A drip or soaker hose is simple and reasonably-priced as well as automatic and efficient if your time is often limited. Depending on your climate, you may need to replace them every few years. For smaller herb and container gardens, the old standby, the watering can, is still more than sufficient.

One thing about hoses is that they can get damaged in cold weather. The frost will crack and break them. However, they can be spread across a large area in a short amount of time. Simply snake them between your plants and turn on the water. Just remember to take your hose inside when winter comes.

A wheelbarrow is a great tool to assist with your gardening. It can be helpful when you want to move plants that you started in containers to the garden. Another use is when you are extracting weeds. As you weed, you can simply throw them in the wheelbarrow and then remove them from your garden. This is especially helpful in reducing the chance of spreading the seeds of the weeds.

Mulch can be composed of bark, gravel, shredded newspaper, wood chips or a combination of these ingredients. Using mulch in your garden can help with soil composition and to reduce the amount of weeds you will have. You can spread a 3-4 inch layer over the ground. Be sure to leave approximately an inch in diameter around the base of your plant. Otherwise, you may create a build up of moisture and heat.

All you need to begin your very own herb garden are some very basic supplies. A few reliable tools, some seeds, and a patch of good earth and you're all set. Follow these basic herb garden tips and watch your garden grow!

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