Planting a Backyard Herb Garden

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Pick out a choice spot for your new herb garden. You have to decide how large it should be and what herbs you wish to plant. Fortunately, herb gardens do not require a lot of space. You need to pick a spot that doesn’t interfere with the traffic pattern of your yard, does not infringe on play area, is convenient to your water supply, and also is easily accessible to the kitchen, since these herbs will be used for cooking as well.

Once that has been decided, you need to till the ground, using either a hoe or a tiller. Rake to get rid of grass, weeds, and stones. You are now ready to plant your herbs. You will need the following:

A variety of herbs that you will use for cooking
Full instructions as to how far apart to plant each type of herb
Hand shovel
Water
A notebook and pencil, to record what you planted, where, and what date

Your plants should be planted 1-2 inches deep, so make your hole, fill it with water, gently break apart the roots, and then place one in each hole. Cover all the roots with soil and water again.

Be aware that some herbs are perennial and some are biennial. Ladybugs, bees and praying mantis are good for your plants. Make sure that they are getting the right amount of sun and water. Once they are safely established, the more you prune and trim them, the fuller and more productive they will be.

Be aware that some herbs, like oregano, garlic, and basil, grow tall and somewhat spindly. Mint is a lovely, very green plant, with a light aroma. Rosemary is spindly and very strong smelling. Parsley, especially the curly leaf variety, is a full, low, bushy, bright green plant that makes a lovely border for your herb garden.

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