How Do You Grow Herbs In A Window Box?
Window boxes full of herbs are useful to cooks who like fresh herbs in their recipes, especially if the fresh herbs are right outside the kitchen window. Nothing could be easier to someone who likes robust flavor in their dishes than to simply open a window and collect their herbs. Planting and maintaining herbs in a window box can be somewhat of a challenge when it comes to what to plant and how much, as well as water monitoring. Make sure the window box is securely attached to the window. Make sure to leave a gap between the side of the building and the window box. This promotes good air circulation through the window box. Fill the window box with the lightweight soil. Soil should drain well but still retain moisture. Add compost and fertilizer if desired. Pour water over the soil with a watering can, making sure the soil is moist before planting. The soil should sit between one and two inches below the top of the window box. Place the plants still in their individual boxes on top of
