What are the best conditions for growing most herbs successfully ?
There are three basic requirements for growing most herbs successfully: First, and most important is that you have soil that drains well. Most herbs will not tolerate soggy roots; so do not plant them in poorly drained areas or heavy clay soil. Generally, once most herbs are established, they prefer a rather dry soil, water them as necessary, maybe a little more during the first season, then sparingly, when they are mature plants. If you do not have well-drained soil you will need to amend it by mixing 1 part sand and 1 part peat moss into your tilled garden soil. Consider planting in raised beds for added drainage. Mulching the soil surface after planting your herbs will maintain an even soil temperature and moisture content, it also discourages weed growth and will save time in watering and weeding. If you are planting in the spring, wait until the soil warms and the rains are less before mulching. Dont mulch around new plants until they are tall enough, otherwise the mulch might smo
