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GROWING AN OUTDOOR POTTED HERB GARDEN
When growing a potted herb garden outdoors, many believe the plants should be in a pot to get best results. Such plants as rosemary, chives and mint are said to be best planted in pots in order to keep them from taking over the rest of the garden. If you decide you need to plant any herbs in a pot, there are some things you should keep in mind to get the best possible results. Growing herbs is only as hard as you allow it to be. In this article you will find information that should make it easier for you.Choose the herbs you are going to plant in pots rather than in the regular garden. The choice can be due to either the kind of herb it is, or because of ornamental purposes. As stated above, the most popular plants to put into pots are the ones that have a tendency to take over a garden. This does not mean they are the only ones, which can be planted in a pot. Other good herbs to plant in a pot include lavender because of the height at which they grow. The other reason is because the flowers tend to .. more »
CONTAINER GARDENING IS A GREAT WAY TO EXTEND YOUR GROWING SEASON
Container gardening is a cost effective way to garden and it can be just as rewarding as the traditional full size garden with a lot less needed space. It can also be just as enjoyable for any age group or experience of gardener. It is also an ideal method to use when wanting to plant a small garden as a hobby.This method of gardening is also a great way to add deco to your landscape, especially when limited space is a problem. Containers can be just about anything that can hold the growing media needed for the specific plants you want to grow. Boots, buckets, old tubs, pots, window boxes, half barrels, wheel barrels or any other container you can think of can be used. They just may need to be altered to provide the proper drainage.With these few basic tips and a little careful planning, you can be on your way to growing a successful, high yielding, organic container garden in your own yard.First you will need to choose a container for the plants you want to grow. This can be a choice of decor or just any ordinary pot, your imagination is the limit. When choosing a container, .. more »