There is nothing more beautiful than adding a hint of the flavour of fresh herbs while preparing your favourite recipe in your kitchen without rushing to the nearby shop or looking at the corner of your fridge for a packaged herb. But on the other hand, planting your herbs in your garden can also become frustrating and cumbersome sometimes because some of the herbs tend to grow rich while some of them die.
We are here to help you grow the perfect herbs in your garden by telling you the three most important steps which should be kept in mind while planting herbs if you are living in Australia. But before getting started let’s talk about the basics of any herb garden. Most of the herbs which are planted at homes in Australia have a very small root system. So, to plant these herbs, you need a container which is not too deep. The width or span of the container should be according to the number of herbs you intend to plant.
Generally, rectangular or round containers are popular for planting herbs in Australia in households but this is a personal preference. However, some plants like Rosemary need larger containers because they have an extensive root system.
Another important aspect of herb gardening in Australia is sunlight. If you are planning to plant herbs in your kitchen garden then you need to pick a place where the plant is exposed to sunlight for at least half of the day. Morning sun is the best option for such herbs because the sun does not have scorching heat at that time. During winters in Australia, the option of full sun is better with continuous feeding at a very slow rate as compared to summers.
Now we will tell you the three most important tips to have the best herb garden at your home in Australia.
It’s always the best practice to prepare your soil before starting a new session for planting anything. During the soil preparation process, it should be kept in mind that a high quality of the potting mix is used that is specially made for herb plants. This mix will help herbs in your garden become strong, thick and green. After that find a suitable fertilizer for your soil to give your herbs proper nutrition. The best way to add fertilizer is through slow release.
There is a big dilemma among the people regarding the plantation of seedlings or seeds. The easiest way to plant herbs in your garden is through seedlings but you should make sure that these seedlings are of high quality. The things you should look for in seedlings are that they should not be pale in colour or grown too much. Also, the roots of these seedlings should be white.
Seeds are a good option as well but in some herbs like oregano and basil, it takes them a much longer time to grow. In the summer season, they may take up to 3 weeks for plantation whereas in case of seedlings they will be all grown up in that period.
Adequate sunlight is a very important factor for the growth and survival of herbs in the home garden. Once you have selected a spot for your herb plant, you must observe that spot for a few days first to know the pattern of sunlight at that place during the day. It should be kept in mind that the sun is low in winters and high in summers which affects the shading in one particular area. So, at different times of the year, the presence of sunlight is also different. Plants like herbs need low to moderate sunlight for at least half of the day. Make sure the heat from the sun is not too harsh because that will burn your plants. If you’re having trouble professional gardeners can help alot, or simply general gardening services.
Presence of a good drainage system for your herb garden is extremely important. Good drainage is vital for a healthy garden. Drainage of your garden can be improved by the addition of humus to the garden soil. The purpose of humus is to increase the drainage through opening the soil. It also helps the drainage to slow down where the soil is sandy. Best way to improve drainage of your garden is by elevating your garden above the height of surrounding soil. This operation can be performed by using timber or bricks.
Lastly, we would like you to share the list of our most favourite herbs that you can grow inside your home.
Mediterranean herbs are mostly grown in dry condition and they do not require frequent watering.
Leafy herbs require morning sun with a hint of afternoon share during the summer season. Apart from that, they like to grow in a moist environment which is not too wet or dry.
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