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If you want to try this, you would pick herbs that have similar soil and watering needs and then pick up those that will look good together or have similar uses—like putting all your cooking herbs together.

Try these herb plants that will grow well in your pots:

  • Sage: There are so many varieties of sage that you could plant only sage in your garden and still have a lot of colors, textures and sizes. Sage grows well from seeds, which can give you a head start on the growing season if you start early inside. Grow your sage in nice, large pot that has nice drainage and place it where it can get lots of sunshine. If you are growing sage for the leaves, you will want to cut off any buds that appear on the plant, which will force the herb to concentrate on growing more foliage rather than flowers.
  • Scented geraniums: Just like sage, there are a lot of kinds of scented geraniums to choose from. I hope you enjoy scented geraniums as much as I do. Although they look very similar to floral (non-herbal) variety, these also grow well in containers that you can get at any nursery, home improvement or discount store. They can take full sun and well-drained soil. You can harvest the stems and leaves for cakes and teas. You can even harvest the blooms for use in floral pressings.
  • Cardamom: Cardamom is a great plant for you if bad breath is an issue for you. This is one of the larger herb plants you can plant in a pot; just remember that you will need to bring it in for the winter. You can harvest the seeds to add a little flavor of India to your rice and chicken meals, soups and stews. There are many other ways to use for cardamom, such as easing problems with flatulence (if you have them).
  • Lemon verbena: There are so many wonderful ways to use lemon verbena that I would call it indispensable in my herb garden. Do not even think about beginning with seeds. Go out and get a young plant and get it started in a wide pot that will support the herb’s height. Lemon verbena can take the full sun and does well if the sod has good drainage. Check out your foliage for signs of drought because the foliage is the usable part of the herb.

Some other herb plants that I’d recommend for you to start with in your container combinations are: thyme, mints, lavender, goldenrod, fennel and carrot.

Good luck with your plant gardening. Be sure to let me know how your herb garden grows.

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If you want to try this, you would pick herbs that have similar soil and watering needs and then pick up those that will look good together or have similar uses—like putting all your cooking herbs together.

Try these herb plants that will grow well in your pots:

  • Sage: There are so many varieties of sage that you could plant only sage in your garden and still have a lot of colors, textures and sizes. Sage grows well from seeds, which can give you a head start on the growing season if you start early inside. Grow your sage in nice, large pot that has nice drainage and place it where it can get lots of sunshine. If you are growing sage for the leaves, you will want to cut off any buds that appear on the plant, which will force the herb to concentrate on growing more foliage rather than flowers.
  • Scented geraniums: Just like sage, there are a lot of kinds of scented geraniums to choose from. I hope you enjoy scented geraniums as much as I do. Although they look very similar to floral (non-herbal) variety, these also grow well in containers that you can get at any nursery, home improvement or discount store. They can take full sun and well-drained soil. You can harvest the stems and leaves for cakes and teas. You can even harvest the blooms for use in floral pressings.
  • Cardamom: Cardamom is a great plant for you if bad breath is an issue for you. This is one of the larger herb plants you can plant in a pot; just remember that you will need to bring it in for the winter. You can harvest the seeds to add a little flavor of India to your rice and chicken meals, soups and stews. There are many other ways to use for cardamom, such as easing problems with flatulence (if you have them).
  • Lemon verbena: There are so many wonderful ways to use lemon verbena that I would call it indispensable in my herb garden. Do not even think about beginning with seeds. Go out and get a young plant and get it started in a wide pot that will support the herb’s height. Lemon verbena can take the full sun and does well if the sod has good drainage. Check out your foliage for signs of drought because the foliage is the usable part of the herb.

Some other herb plants that I’d recommend for you to start with in your container combinations are: thyme, mints, lavender, goldenrod, fennel and carrot.

Good luck with your plant gardening. Be sure to let me know how your herb garden grows.

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Those with little gardening experience will often opt to transplant annuals that have already been grown at a nursery. This is a quick-fix garden for the front yard if you’re hurrying to catch up with the neighbors. You may also try container gardening from seed as an experiment. Once the containers fill with blooms, you can bring them out to the front yard. Some people garden rather extensively with containers and place them all next to one another, so you see a full garden, rather than the individual pots. Petunias, marigolds, begonias, geraniums, impatiens, pansies, petunias and salvia are popular varieties. A good place to start is at www.backyardgardener.com/annual/index.html, where you can learn which annuals will endure in cold weather, endure in heat, grow in poor soil, have a short bloom season, can be sown in the fall and are best for your soil type.

Some people enjoy growing a garden that will magically come back each year, without replanting. This is called a perennial garden. You can gather more information and perennial flower gardening tips at www.backyardgardener.com/pren/index.html. You’ll learn about perennials for backgrounds, for edging, for hardy environments, for long blooming seasons, for old-fashioned gardens and for semi-shade gardens. Some popular perennials include peonies, bleeding hearts, columbine, daffodils, crocuses, irises, asters, chrysanthemums, daisies, violets and black eyed Susan. You’ll need to pay special attention to color, height and bloom period are all equally important when dealing with perennials.

A gardening expert will tell you that soil preparation is the most important part of growing a garden successfully. Without the proper nutrients, aeration and soil composition, your flowers will surely flop. Each flower has different soil requirements, whether it is acidic or alkaline, so it’s best to test your soil before you begin so you know what you’re dealing with. For instance, marigolds, verbenas and calliopsis will tolerate acidic soils, whereas impatiens, zinnias, nasturtiums and candytufts prefer a more neutral, alkaline soil. To ensure that your soil drains well, you will need to assess whether your soil is composed of clay, sand or loam. You’ll need to add a mixture of compost and manure to your soil, working it down about 4 inches to create a healthy ecosystem for your plants and their beneficial microorganism pals.

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Those with little gardening experience will often opt to transplant annuals that have already been grown at a nursery. This is a quick-fix garden for the front yard if you’re hurrying to catch up with the neighbors. You may also try container gardening from seed as an experiment. Once the containers fill with blooms, you can bring them out to the front yard. Some people garden rather extensively with containers and place them all next to one another, so you see a full garden, rather than the individual pots. Petunias, marigolds, begonias, geraniums, impatiens, pansies, petunias and salvia are popular varieties. A good place to start is at www.backyardgardener.com/annual/index.html, where you can learn which annuals will endure in cold weather, endure in heat, grow in poor soil, have a short bloom season, can be sown in the fall and are best for your soil type.

Some people enjoy growing a garden that will magically come back each year, without replanting. This is called a perennial garden. You can gather more information and perennial flower gardening tips at www.backyardgardener.com/pren/index.html. You’ll learn about perennials for backgrounds, for edging, for hardy environments, for long blooming seasons, for old-fashioned gardens and for semi-shade gardens. Some popular perennials include peonies, bleeding hearts, columbine, daffodils, crocuses, irises, asters, chrysanthemums, daisies, violets and black eyed Susan. You’ll need to pay special attention to color, height and bloom period are all equally important when dealing with perennials.

A gardening expert will tell you that soil preparation is the most important part of growing a garden successfully. Without the proper nutrients, aeration and soil composition, your flowers will surely flop. Each flower has different soil requirements, whether it is acidic or alkaline, so it’s best to test your soil before you begin so you know what you’re dealing with. For instance, marigolds, verbenas and calliopsis will tolerate acidic soils, whereas impatiens, zinnias, nasturtiums and candytufts prefer a more neutral, alkaline soil. To ensure that your soil drains well, you will need to assess whether your soil is composed of clay, sand or loam. You’ll need to add a mixture of compost and manure to your soil, working it down about 4 inches to create a healthy ecosystem for your plants and their beneficial microorganism pals.

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Bring life to your outdoor space: detailed information about creating a decorative yard, patio, or balcony in arid climates and discusses the variety of plant options available. Award-winning author, Scott Calhoun, and local nature expert, Lynn Hassler, provide a unique approach to container gardening by creating a title that is specific to the Southwest region. This publication provides detailed information about creating a decorative yard, patio, or balcony in arid climates and discusses the variety of plant options available—from vegetables and fragrant flowers to colorful containers that create an atmosphere of tranquility and attract nature. 90 color illustrations.

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Bring life to your outdoor space: detailed information about creating a decorative yard, patio, or balcony in arid climates and discusses the variety of plant options available. Award-winning author, Scott Calhoun, and local nature expert, Lynn Hassler, provide a unique approach to container gardening by creating a title that is specific to the Southwest region. This publication provides detailed information about creating a decorative yard, patio, or balcony in arid climates and discusses the variety of plant options available—from vegetables and fragrant flowers to colorful containers that create an atmosphere of tranquility and attract nature. 90 color illustrations.

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