7 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Grow In A Container

Herbs & Spices

If you’re longing to plant an herb garden, all you need is a little space on your patio, front steps or fire escape to begin. Container gardens are very compatible with herbs, as long as you’re careful about selecting the right ones! Before considering what exactly you’d like to plant, keep in mind that herbs thrive in sunlight. Pick a location where your plants will receive at least eight hours of direct sun exposure every day. If you must grow your herbs indoors (on a windowsill, for example), pick the sunniest spot possible. Planting perennial herbs? You can keep them in containers year-round, provided the pot is large (holding at least five gallons of soil) and made of the right material. Choose a container made from plastic, which withstands winters better than materials such a ceramic or clay. Click here to get more infoon specific herbs and their preferred planting conditions!