How to start a herb garden - five frequent mistakes that make Newbie Herb Gardeners

How to start a herb garden - five frequent mistakes that make Newbie Herb Gardeners

Planting a herb garden can be an exciting hobby with very tangible rewards. Herb gardens are very versatile for kitchen and medicinal herbs that enjoyed personal use, passed on to friends and family or even sold at a profit. However, the first growing of a herb garden can be quite frustrating if you end up with some classic pitfalls. Here are five frequent mistakes that make new herb gardeners and how to avoid them:

1.) Do not plan your herb garden. When you start for the first time, it can be tempting to go to the next tree nursery and buy every herb that appeals to you. Don't do that! Different plants have different needs - a herb may need moderately dry soil and lots of sunlight, while another can thrive in a damp environment that is usually in the shade. Satisfying the needs of both herbs can be an extremely challenging, if not an impossible task. Find out which plants you want to grow for what purpose - whether culinary or medical. Stick to a few basic herbs that you can use regularly.

2.) from seeds grow . The needs of a seed are very complicated: where plants, when planting, how deep in the ground, how much water, continue and so on. A herb is in its most fragile state when it is a seed that many newbies may not be willing or able to handle them. It would be much easier to buy healthy seedlings in a tree nursery - the hardest work has already been done for you. Look for bright, healthy seedlings and avoid all that seems withered or ill.

3.) if you don't pour your herbs properly . Pouring a herb garden is not the same as pouring houseplants - while houseplants may be able to water twice a week, herbs may have to be watered daily to thrive. On the back, make sure that you do not pour the plant over to drown it. Make sure you explore and meet the specific needs of your herb.

4.) not harvest enough . One of the best ways to make sure you get the best out of your herbs is to ... harvest you! Harvest promotes new growth by resetting the growth cycle of a plant, making it fully and bushy. Otherwise, the plants grow up, but can look more sparse over time. Cut your plants frequently and look for creative opportunities to use them.

5.) Use of chemicals . While the use of commercial pesticides is a death -safe way to kill aphids and other harassment, you should not add aggressive chemicals to a plant that you or your family may later take. You can try to use a mild, natural soap as long as it drips, or you can add mint or lavender to your garden - both herbs are known for warding off pests such as moths, aphids and flea beetles.

In other articles, we discuss the Do’s and Don’ts in more detail and make suggestions on how to create a herb garden.