If you’re a newbie gardener, then it is best if you start with herb gardening and learn the fundamentals of planting beds. However, if you’ve been cultivating herbs for a while, you probably already know your herb gardening needs and wants. That being said, if you are new to herb gardening, then I’m guessing that you don’t have an herb wall in your herb garden. Well, you can still plant a border of herbs but make it a vertical wall. This article will provide some tips on growing herbs vertically.
If you have a small garden space or no outdoor garden space at all, the best herb wall idea for you is small-space vertical gardening. In this case, vertical planting of herbs is the key to maximize the herbs’ potential to grow. So lets take a look at some herb gardening ideas for a vertical herb wall.
When planting, you need to choose herbs that are best planted in a sunny location (but not too sunny). For instance, lavender should be planted in the sunniest area possible since this herb grows best when the soil is warm and moist. As for mint, you need to plant it in partial shade because this herb likes full sun. On the other hand, sage is best planted in shady areas since this herb prefers the shade.
Also, one herb that you shouldn’t forget to include in your herb wall garden is chives. Chives are most flavorful when they are fresh. Therefore, you should try to trim young and mature chives often so that you can enjoy their flavor anytime you want. Of course, trimming your plants regularly is not as easy as it sounds since chives have many beautiful leaves, so it is important to use sharp scissors.
Herbs that can be grown and enjoyed most are those with a mild scent or aroma. However, as much as possible, you must avoid growing these herbs in an area where the intense sunlight hits them too much – especially if you don’t know how to control the temperature. This is because these herbs tend to grow best when the soil is warm and moist. If you do decide to place these herbs outdoors, make sure that you place them away from metal objects such as your metal pots and outdoor grills.
Lavender and mint are two popular herb varieties that can be grown easily. However, both these herbs only thrive in the presence of water. If you want to plant them indoors, keep in mind that you also need to place them under the right conditions. That is why you should place them in pots that are placed in a sunny spot.
Herbs that are perennials can be placed in pots on top of the ground. The first step in determining whether your herb should be perennials or annual is to determine when the plant leaves grow their leaves. Annual plants grow their leaves during the summer season. As for the perennial herbs, they don’t grow their leaves until the winter season comes. So you should choose these types of plants accordingly.
Planning your herb garden planting area is very important. It is important to plan the right location of your pots, the size of the potting soil, as well as the plants that you want to grow. Soil type, sunlight, and mulching will help you achieve an herb-themed planter.
To ensure that your herb garden has a great look, you need to do some thinning. The best time to thin out your herb plants is when the leaves start to drop. You can thin plants by gently pruning their branches. This doesn’t mean that you have to completely remove the branches but just make sure that you do not let the entire plant grows wild. Removing too many leaves can result in the plant becoming too woody.
Herbs need companion plants to prevent overcrowding. Companion plants are plants that grow well with other plants. Some of the most popular companion plants include ornamental grasses, aromatic plants, and flowering perennials. All these herbs will create an excellent herb garden in your patio.
One of the best tips in planting an herb garden is to plant your herb garden in a shallow potting soil. The shallow nature of the potting soil will allow your plant herbs to thrive and grow. If you want to give your plant herbs that added boost then add several high quality herbs to your garden soil. They will grow beautifully along with your chosen companion plant.