Herbs are one of the easiest plants to grow in your home as they grow fast and require less maintenance. Growing herbs in your home can benefit you in many ways. You get fresh herbs to add to your dishes plus herbs can help to treat ailments as well.Here are few things to know when growing a herb garden: Planning a herb garden 1. Before planning your herbal garden, do some research and find out what herb grows well in your location.  Herbs are of two categories Annuals and Perennials.  Annuals are herbs that grow for a single season. Some examples include mint, cilantro, borage, dill and basil. Perennial herbs are those that live for…

Oregano is a low-maintenance herb that belongs to the mint family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows up to 31 inches tall. Oregano produces flowers that are white, pink or purple. It has been used since ancient purposes for medical and other purposes since the 18th century. Here is how to grow oregano at home: Growing conditions Oregano is a drought-tolerant perennial herb, that can grow best in sandy loam soil. The soil pH should be between 6.0 to 9.0. It grows best when it gets 6 to 8 hours of sunlight every day. Oregano does not like waterlogged soil, so avoid overwatering. Also, make sure to…

One of the easiest plants to grow in your home are herbs. They are low-maintenance plants that can tolerate both extreme hot and cold weather. By growing fresh herbs in your garden, you get to add fresh leaves to your dishes. Growing herbs can attract pollinators and help to repel pests and insects. Herbs are cold hardy plants and they go dormant during the winters and start to grow foliage in the next spring. Although herbs are cold hardy they need to be protected when winters become too severe. So, it’s best to grow them in containers. Before growing herbs, soil must be amended with aged manure. Herbs grow best…

Why your Rosemary is dying 1.Watering Both overwatering and underwatering can harm your rosemary plant. Make sure to check the soil’s moisture levels before watering. If the plant is overwatered then you will notice browning of the tips of the leaves. Overwatering harms the roots leading to root rot. This turns the branches brown. Avoid watering your plant for a few days. If the plant is under watered then the branches become twiggy and they dry up. You can prune the dried-up branches and give your plant some liquid fertilizer to encourage foliage growth. 2. Soil conditions Rosemary requires well-drained moderately fertile soil to grow well. Rosemary can tolerate all…

Chives is a perennial herb that is native to Asia and Europe. Growing chives in your garden can help to repel certain insects and attract pollinators. The leaves of chives can be used for cooking purposes. The commonly grown chives are namely Common chives and Garlic chives. Common chives can grow up to 15 inches tall and they are cold hardy plants. Garlic chives can grow up to 20 inches tall and these chives are not cold-hardy when compared to common chives. Chives are a great companion plant and can be grown next to corn, tomato and peas. Here’s how to grow chives in a container. Growing Conditions Chives need…

Basil is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family. It is native to tropical Asia and Southeast Asia and is widely used for culinary and medicinal purposes. It is used to add flavour to dishes and soups. There are 50 to 150 varieties of basil. Some of the varieties that are commonly grown are sweet basil, purple basil, lemon basil and holy basil. You can either grow basil from seeds or you can buy a sapling from the local nursery. Growing Conditions for Basil The best time to grow basil is during the spring and summer seasons. Basil is neither frost-tolerant nor is it drought-tolerant. Mulching should be…

Cilantro or Coriander is a herb that is widely used in a variety of dishes. All parts of the plant (seeds, roots, and leaves) are edible. Homegrown Cilantro is healthier when compared to what is brought from stores. Also, Cilantro is very easy to grow. By following a few steps, you can grow them in containers.  Growing Conditions for coriander Cilantro does not grow well in extreme hot and cold temperatures. The best season to grow it is during late summer followed by fall. Extreme heat can result in bolting. This results in cilantro turning back to seed due to heat stress. Cilantro can grow well when the optimum temperature…