How Do You Prepare An Herb Garden Bed?
Herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow. In fact, sometimes they are too easy to grow, invading every other plant in the garden. Therefore, the most important part of preparing an herb bed is planning to contain the herbs in some way. In addition, location is important, as is offering herb beds plenty of organic material. Take care of these few issues and almost any herb will thrive, offering attractive foliage, pretty blooms and fresh kitchen or medicinal material all spring and summer. Many herbs, if planted in such a well thought-out bed, will return next year, bigger and stronger than ever. Select an area that receives at least six hours of sun each day. Some herbs can grow under less sunny conditions, but it’s better not to make the herbs work too hard to produce because this can weaken plants and lead to disease. Prepare pots for your herbs because some herbs are invasive if planted directly in the soil. Clean all pots in warm, soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Place gravel
