Create a Stunning Herb Container Garden
- container for planting
- potting soil
- watering vessel or hose
- garden labels (optional)
Know Your Herbs
Before you begin, learn the growing requirements for the herbs you've selected. We've chosen plants that can be placed relatively close together for this small herb garden. Species that will grow tall can be placed in the back of the container. Also, decide where you'll place the container — most herbs grow well in full sun to partial shade.
Select a Container and Provide Drainage
Based on the number of herbs you want to include in the container and the spacing required, determine the size of the garden's container. The container needs to have drainage so water won't collect in the base. This project uses an artificial conch shell and drilled drainage holes in the bottom.
Add Potting Soil
Fill container halfway with potting soil.
Arrange and Plant
Arrange the plants in a pleasing composition according to their spacing requirements — take into consideration their mature size. Place taller plants in the back and shorter varieties in the front.
Top Off the Container
After all the herbs are in place, fill the rest of the container with potting soil to about an inch below the rim.
Pack down the potting soil with the back of the trowel or your fingers.
Water the newly planted herbs liberally.
Add labels to your herb garden so you and others can keep track of what's growing. Place the container near the kitchen door or on a back porch so you can easily get to your new herb garden while cooking.