{"id":3229,"date":"2018-06-06T09:09:20","date_gmt":"2018-06-06T16:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/?p=3229"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:53:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:53:20","slug":"cultivating-herb-garden-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/cultivating-herb-garden-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Kind of a Big Dill: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Cultivating an Herb Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herbs hold the power to elevate even the most basic of weeknight staples. Drop some basil into your tomato salad and it\u2019s borderline caprese, or add tarragon to roasted carrots for a mouthful of spring. Aromatic herbs are also great for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/culinary-herbs-medicinal-uses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medicinal purposes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and their blends make a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryliving.com\/food-drinks\/a478\/herbal-teas-0906\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mean tea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mountainroseherbs.com\/diy-potpourri\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fragrant potpourri<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With their endless uses, it\u2019s no wonder herb gardens are on the rise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But why purchase the overpriced grocery store varieties when it\u2019s so easy (and rewarding) to grow your own? Here\u2019s everything you need to know to start your own outdoor or indoor <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">herb plant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> garden: <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>#1. Decide Which Herbs You Want to Plant <\/b><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3236\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Herbs-steeping-in-tea-cup-1024x637.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Herbs-steeping-in-tea-cup-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Herbs-steeping-in-tea-cup-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Herbs-steeping-in-tea-cup-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Herbs-steeping-in-tea-cup-1536x956.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Herbs-steeping-in-tea-cup-2048x1275.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your personal palate is top priority. Are you an oregano aficionado, or cilantro-phobic? Does the scent of lavender relax or repulse you? While you\u2019re shopping for herbs, get a good whiff of any unfamiliar or obscure plants to gauge whether you\u2019d enjoy them on your plate &#8211; if the answer is yes, then they should be the top contenders for your herb garden. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, factor in your level of gardening experience and how much effort you want to put into cultivating your herb garden. The easiest herbs to grow indoors include chives, mint, lemongrass, oregano, basil, parsley, and coriander. More, ahem, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seasoned<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gardeners can spring for more challenging herbs, such as white sage, rosemary, and lavender. These varietals are notoriously fickle to cultivate from seeds. In it for the long haul? Then you&#8217;ll appreciate the resurgent characteristics of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">perennial herbs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like thyme and tarragon. Albeit slower at first, these types grow back year after year. For contrast, the fastest growing herbs are mint, basil, and dill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try giving your herb garden a head start by picking up some some pre-planted cuts from your local farmers market. As an added bonus, vendors typically have advice for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">growing herbs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> specific to your region and climate. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>#2. Figure Out Where Your Herbs Will Be Happiest <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3238\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/outside-vertical-herb-garden-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/outside-vertical-herb-garden-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/outside-vertical-herb-garden-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/outside-vertical-herb-garden-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/outside-vertical-herb-garden-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/outside-vertical-herb-garden-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/outside-vertical-herb-garden-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image source:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/2017\/06\/small-space-vertical-herb-garden.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Beautiful Mess<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herbs prefer warm, sunny spots. Generally speaking, they need four to eight hours of direct sunlight per day. You\u2019ll need to decide at this point if you\u2019re cultivating an outdoor or indoor herb garden. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For herbs grown indoors, southwest-facing windows typically provide ideal light conditions. However, some of the easier-to-grow herbs, like chives, mint, and lemon balm, tolerate at least partially shady conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, don\u2019t fret too much over the temperature conditions. Herbs are generally comfortable in the same climates as humans. And just like us, they need plenty of loving \u00a0\u2013\u00a0specifically in the form of H2O. Water your herb garden whenever the soil is dry to the touch. In hotter months, it\u2019s best to water at night so the plants are able to retain moisture longer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These easy-to-maintain conditions are typically why indoor herb gardens thrive: If you\u2019re comfy, your cilantro and coriander will be, too. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> want to plant your herb garden outside, a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> raised garden bed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is your shortcut to success. Start planting in late spring or early summer, when all threat of frost has passed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bigger the bed, the better, since certain herbs really thrive in sprawling spaces. Rosemary, sage, and marjoram can spread up to four feet, basil and tarragon two feet, and cilantro, dill, and parsley a foot each. Cross-planting with other types of plants like vegetables makes for an even richer harvest. Focus your energy on planting rather than fitting all your gardening gear into your car by using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/get-started\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cultivating-herb-garden\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dolly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to bring your new plants, garden bed, and gardening supplies home. Dolly Helpers can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/retail-delivery\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cultivating-herb-garden\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pick up these items from your local nursery or home improvement store<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a pickup truck and bring it straight to your home. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>#3. The Indoor Alternative: a K<\/b><b>itchen Herb Garden<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3234\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/growing-herb-garden-1-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/growing-herb-garden-1-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/growing-herb-garden-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/growing-herb-garden-1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/growing-herb-garden-1-1536x1019.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/growing-herb-garden-1-2048x1358.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jonesing for more <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">herb garden ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but don\u2019t have much room to spare? Window boxes pack a big punch in confined kitchens. Don\u2019t cram too much into your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">indoor herb garden<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, though \u2013 more room to root translates into a healthier plant. If you have multiple windows, go for multiple boxes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A note: though most all plants look good in a window garden, there <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> some exceptions. Avoid planting anything that will grow so tall it\u2019ll block your window if unchecked, like lemon thyme or Genovese basil. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want something that\u2019s more (literally) outside the box? \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/hanging-plants-upside-down-sky-155283\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upside down<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d \u00a0isn\u2019t just a dimension from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stranger Things <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 it also works in tiny kitchens as a method of hanging plants. (Bonus: It\u2019s a real conversation piece for your next party.) Or repurpose some old mason jars you have lying around into starter homes for your indoor herb garden, with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.averielane.com\/2013\/04\/diy-mason-jar-herb-garden.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this simple six-step DIY<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Then there\u2019s the standby option of terra cotta, which is a classic for a reason: It looks good virtually everywhere. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter which planter you choose, drainage is key for herb plants. Holes on the bottom are a definite must-have, as is a sturdy bottom plate to catch seeping water. Overwatering without release will cause any herbs\u2019 roots to rot. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>#4. When Planting Your Herb Garden, Be Strategic About Your Soil Selections<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3235\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/herb-in-soil-1024x553.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/herb-in-soil-1024x553.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/herb-in-soil-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/herb-in-soil-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/herb-in-soil-1536x829.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/herb-in-soil-2048x1106.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One rule of (a green) thumb is to plant herbs with similar soil and water needs in close proximity to each other. Herbs that are common to the mediterranean, for example, dislike too much water. These drought-resistant types (e.g., oregano and sage) thrive best in well-drained, even chalky, soil. Plant them separately from their fertilizer-friendly cousins, like parsley and chervil. Cilantro grows well in both damp and dry soil, so it\u2019s a great buffer herb between different types. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of soil, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dengarden.com\/gardening\/Growing_Herbs_in_Pots\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Den Garden recommends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> avoiding the typical garden variety when planting an \u00a0herb garden. Instead, mix two parts sterile potting soil, one part perlite, and one part compost. Normal soil is better tolerated in large garden beds, so long as there\u2019s adequate drainage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And of course, don\u2019t forget to include labels \u2013 how else will you distinguish your oregano from your marjoram? Stick markers directly in the soil, or get creative with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingaforest.com\/27-diy-garden-markers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY markers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to add some character to your herb garden. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>#5. How to Harvest Your Herbs<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3233\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/fresh-herbs-harvested-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/fresh-herbs-harvested-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/fresh-herbs-harvested-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/fresh-herbs-harvested-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/fresh-herbs-harvested-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/fresh-herbs-harvested-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve watered your herbs to their sweet spot, oversaw their sunlight intake, maybe even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/earth\/story\/20160118-can-your-plants-really-hear-you-if-you-sing-to-them\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sang to them<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it\u2019s finally paid off: Your herbs are ready to reap. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constant pruning and picking is actually beneficial for herbs, as it stimulates their growth. It also staves off pests, which are rare, but do occasionally invade. The best time of day to prune your herbs is early in the morning, when the dew is lingering and the oils are still concentrated in the plant. A simple pinch with your fingers is typically enough for their delicate leaves and stems. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you planted outside, annual and biannual herbs will start to wind down when the temperature dips. At that point, you can bring the herbs indoors (we\u2019ll even<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/moving-plants-trees-customer-story\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=how-to-grow-an-herb-garden\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help you do so!<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Alternatively, cover them with a 2-3 inch layer of frost-deterring mulch. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want some help getting your herb garden blooming? Whether you need a hand transporting a large garden bed for your backyard or hauling multiple boxes to deck out your window sills, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/get-started\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=how-to-grow-an-herb-garden\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book a Dolly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make it easy. Leave the time-consuming transportation to us, and save your energy to whip up garden-fresh culinary masterpieces. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/get-started\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=how-to-grow-an-herb-garden\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your Dolly today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Herbs hold the power to elevate even the most basic of weeknight staples. Drop some basil into your tomato salad and it\u2019s borderline caprese, or add tarragon to roasted carrots for a mouthful of spring. 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