Even if you have no space for an herb garden, you can grow a large
variety of herbs in a small amount of space using ordinary trash
cans. Herbs are a wonderful ingredients for bath products, as
well as recipes.
If you live in an apartment, or somewhere that offers no gardening
space, this is one way you can have fresh herbs for your daily use.
First, you will need a plastic trash can. Any size will do. The larger
the can, the more you can plant. I use a 15 gallon container for my
plants, but the little 5 gallon cans will do well also.
Second, you will want to use either heavy-duty scissors to cut 5 inch
circles in the side of your cans. Space the circles about 8 inches
apart. These do not have to be cut neatly, or in perfect circles, as
your plants will hide the cuts once they start
growing. Also punch about 3 good drain holes in the bottom of your can.
Next, fill your can with potting soil (or good soil), and pack it
extremely well. The more it is packed, the less chance you have of the
dirt falling out of the holes.
Now choose a permanent, plant-friendly spot for your cans. You will not
want to move it after you plant your seeds. If by some chance you do
have to move it at a later date, then do so carefully.
Also place it on it's lid, as water will seep out of the sides if you
over water your plants, and you want to protect your flooring.
Now plant your seeds, in each hole that you cut out of your can. To
plant them, poke your finger in the soil, place seeds in carefully,
then cover with well packed soil again to keep them in place.
You can plant a different herb in each hole. Once planted, do not move
the can or the dirt and seeds may fall out. Once the seeds develop
roots, you will be able to move the can gently to different locations
because the roots will hold the plant and dirt in place.
Once your herbs get a nice size, your can should look like one huge
plant, with no plastic to be seen from a distance. You'll have
wonderful herbs growing out at every angle. This is a fantastic way to
maintain a nice herb garden with little space.
You can also plant herbs at the top of the can, or place your favorite
flowers there for color.
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