If you ’ re going to start your herb adventure , make sure you have the right tools for the job . Find a sturdy set of herb garden tools , including mini pruners , secateurs , a mini spade , fork , weeder and of course , some her scissors for harvesting .
GROWING IN CONTAINERS
Most herbs grow better in a larger container , so rather plant a few types of herbs together in a big box , than planting individually in small pots – these will require more care as they can dry out quickly . Ideally , the box should be around 20 – 30cm deep , especially for herbs from the apiaceae family , like parsley , with its long taproot . If your container doesn ’ t have drainage holes in the bottom , use a drill to make a few good holes so that the water can drain out . As most of the herbs are Mediterranean , they really love a sandy soil , so fill your herb container with well-draining soil - a good mixture of topsoil , rich organic compost and coarse sand will be ideal . You want a light soil that drains easily , but still provides structure for the roots .