Herbs are wonderful plants that have been around forever and serve many varying purposes. From treating illnesses to cooking and even believed by many to possess magical powers. In recent years Herb gardening has increased in popularity. Have you considered started a garden? If so, let me share with you some tips and things to consider as you begin. 

First, Decide On The Type of Herbs You Wish To Grow

Annuals - die after one season
Biennials - live for two years
Perennials - recur yearly

Secondly, What size herb garden do you want to plant?

There are many books available that will assist you in learning about specific herbs and their growing needs. You should be able to purchase one from favorite bookstore. Or you might check with your local library and save yourself a little money.

Here Are a Few Planning Tips:

1. Get a pencil and paper and draw out your garden.

2. Be sure to plant your annuals separate from the perennials. Otherwise you will disturb the perennials when it's time to dig out your annuals at the end of the season.

3. Consider planting your perennials around the garden edge to make it easier when it comes time to till or dig up your garden.

4. Plant your herbs so that the taller ones do not block the light from the shorter ones. If planting along a fence or a wall put the taller plants in the back and gradually slope out by size so the smaller ones are in the front. If planting in a circular bed, plant the tall ones in the middle and then work out by size to the small ones around the edge.

5. Herbs need space to grow so be sure to plant them accordingly.

A Few Ideas On Garden Design:

1. Paths are nice for moving around in your garden so consider dividing your bed so that you can easily get to the plants as you need.

2. Stones or bricks make very nice borders around your garden.

3. An old wooden ladder makes a nice effect as well. Just lay it in your garden and place your herb plants between each rung.

4. Wagon wheels can be used in a similar fashion as the ladders. Use the wedges of the wagon wheel as you plant borders.

Tips on Starting Your Herbs

Remember, each type of herb has its own needs and that is one of the reasons it is important plan out which herbs you will be planting. Doing this will help you know how to take care of your herbs.

1. Abide by the rules of germination and soil temperature when starting from seeds.

2. Once sprouting has begun, be sure to monitor the humidity, amount of sunlight, and air circulation for your plants.

3. Once the leaves appear, make sure to create the correct space between plants.

In summary, herbs are an easy plant to grow. Providing them with the correct amount of sunlight, appropriate drainage, fertile soil, and adequate humidity will enable your herb plants to flourish. By doing these few simple tasks you are bound to produce a nice harvest of herbs.

Carl Olsen
17 Oct 2009

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Carl Olsen is an herb expert. For more great herb garden information, visit http://www.theherbgardenguide.com.

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