How to Grow an Herb Garden

Herb gardens are fragrant, beautiful and easy to grow in a variety of climates. Plus, you can use what you grow in the kitchen. Find out how to start your very own herb garden.

Things You'll Need

• Organic soil
• Herbs
• Fertilizer

Instructions

1. Select a site for your garden. The area should be about 3 feet by 5 feet and be accessible from all sides.

2. Turn over the soil. Mix new organically rich soil into the first 2 feet. This creates a soft, fertile bed for your herbs.

3. Choose the herbs you want to grow. The more mature the plants are, the better chance they'll have to survive. Look for plants with extensive root systems protruding from the containers.

4. Stimulate the roots of the plants by scratching them, tugging on them or pulling them apart. Be gentle.

5. Plant the herbs that grow biggest in the center of the plot and the along the edges. Water the plants thoroughly.

6. Fertilize the herbs every two weeks with organic fertilizer.

7. Water the plants regularly to keep them healthy and disease-free.