How To Grow Herbs In A Vertical Garden

Or just spend the extra 5 from the nursery for some proper organic potting mix.

How to grow herbs in a vertical garden. This way the herbs dont get root-bound. Press the plant into the vertical herb garden and add more potting soil as needed. As you can see from the instructions above the planter is simple to assemble.

As you will see these vertical herb gardens make the most of small spaces in the most stylish way. Remove the herbs from their container and gently separate the bottom roots with your hand. The short answer is whichever varieties you like and use most.

Vertical planters made from old pallets or from rain gutters can also work but since they dont contain separate compartments make sure that you dont plant an herb like mint that will grow and spread and take over the other herbs We dont want fighting amongst the herbs. Plants that need more water are also likely to do better near the base of the planter where they can receive extra run-off from the plants above. This knowledge then helps you to construct a program that allows you to supply moisture at the right time to keep your herbs well hydrated.

They need some good nutrients to feed from. You can hang an herb garden right on your wall. Just put the herb garden on wheels and move the garden to meet the sun.

If you dont even have a square foot of ground thats OK too. Pick an herb plant that will fit inside the planter with some room to grow. Last summer I tried starting with simple window boxes and the plants shriveled up within a weeks time.

Tiered planters and hanging pots also work well from growing herb gardens. At the bottom of. If the location of your vertical garden will receive more light at the top of the garden plant your herbs accordingly.