Comments on: Should Herbs be grown in a pot or directly in the soil?

By: Amber R

Amber R — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:37:59 +0000

It is different for different herbs. Any kind of mint you want to make sure you contain or it will overtake your garden in no time – it spreads like crazy! Larger perennials do good in large containers or in the ground, if you need to move them when its very cold containers work great. I prefer less containers and more plants in raised beds, to many containers can take on a very cluttered look if you are not careful. Raised beds, even just a foot, work great! They really save your back a great deal and are easy to amend, water, and provide great drainage. It also makes sense – when you have raised beds you do not walk on the planting area which can greatly compress it and cause problems.
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By: tracy t

tracy t — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:49:59 +0000

which ever you are okay with they do well in any way.
http://gardening-tips-idea.com/herbgardeningtips.html
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By: Krispy

Krispy — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:00:59 +0000

I do mine in both. Perennials I do in the soil, annuals I do in pots.
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By: Belldoll

Belldoll — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:40:59 +0000

I've grown them in direct soil with no problem. Growing anything in a pot requires more watering. I had a old wheelbarrow and grew herbs there. Gave a nice decorative touch to the backyard.
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By: Mustanger

Mustanger — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:14:59 +0000

The small leafy herbs grow fine either way. Bushy herbs like Rosemary will work in a large container, if they are kept trimmed back, but do better in the ground.
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