Herb Gardening And The Seven Deadly Sins

When the herb garden, you must first have a plan before starting the effort. This is the first herb gardeners commit mortal sin in a coherent way. You can grow an herb garden for cooking, or medicine or beauty. Choose one that suits your needs, or have read or containers for all three. If you are a beginner, start with one is better not to feel overwhelmed. Hopes that this should be fun and creative, not a job that became hatred. The best way to develop a plan to focus on a theme. Then reduce to a sub-theme. Most people grow herbs So let's start there. If you like French food plant herbs that you will use in their food. French herbs are savory, marjoram, thyme, oregano and rosemary. Put some parsley and bay and has the perfect bouquet garni to add to soups or stews. If you prefer classic Italian cuisine should plant Italian parsley, marjoram, thyme, oregano and basil. You can cook some dishes pulp very well with these herbs. After arranging his subject a little research on what herbs are available. You should find a list that grass is absolutely essential, herbs that would be fun to have and those who are not really necessary . Then check with your local nursery or online for availability. Again, if you are just starting to take the list to say, between five and ten herbs. In the next deadly sin that herb gardeners commit. You must have the perfect place for your herbs to thrive. Consider the needs of the herbs should have four to six hours of sun a day. The soil should drain well and should be your garden where you can easily harvest their crop. If you have pets to be considered when you pick your place. You should mix in a large amount of organic material to improve the soil if the soil or in containers. The third deadly sin is to use the wrong method of installation. You really have to work the land with compost and bone meal, even before considering any plant. Carefully work through the root ball to encourage new growth. Make sure the water the roots well before the planting to give them a good start. Herbs like basil should be pulled to help them achieve a bushy plant. You should know the needs of your herbs. The poor maintenance of the facilities is the mortal sin of sessions. On a regular basis should water , prune and feed your herbs. Talk to people in the center of your nursery for advice on fertilizing your herbs. Never spray with toxic chemicals, if you find snails, aphids or insects in the grass. Again the center of the kindergarten can help. Here is a homemade recipe that will keep insects out: In a bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of liquid detergent and 1 cup of vegetable oil. Shake vigorously. In an empty spray bottle, combine 2 tablespoons of the mixture and 1 cup water. Use a ten-day intervals (or more often if necessary) to eliminate the plants of whiteflies, mites, aphids, scales and other pests. The fifth most deadly sin is to fall madly in love with your plants. You should mow the lawn. Collect at regular intervals. If you have a variety of frozen or dried herbs. A great way is to use vinegar and oil, including soaps and preparations for the bathroom. Do not get too high tech or overanalyze the situation. The goal is to connect with the earth. This is the mortal sin of sessions herb gardeners. Working as nature does. Use of natural products, the work of soil and keep it simple. And please, drum roll, the seventh deadly sin is not knowing as much as possible about each herb which have been planted. Take the time to do research. Only a little effort to stay informed and very face, is the only way to meet gardening herbs. not beat you up if you make mistakes, just learn from them. The point is to have fun with your herb garden and make some big meals. Happy Herb gardening! Copyright ฉ Mary Hanna, All Rights Reserved. This article may be distributed freely on your website and in your ezines, as long as this entire article, copyright notice, links and resource box are unchanged.