You can grow wildflowers in a border, a pot and a window box as well as in a meadow.
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Rosemary is one of the easiest herbs to grow if you grow it right; if not, it can be a bit tricky to maintain and even harder to keep in the pink of its health. Discover those right things in this article to grow the most flavorful, productive, and thriving rosemary plant.
Rosemary plants love to sunbathe under intense, full sunlight for at least 7-8 hours a day. So, if you see your rosemary losing its charm or if its distinctive aroma does not overwhelm you, the reason may be a lack of exposure to sunlight.
Sunlight helps the plant maintain a healthy form and produce the essential oil that exudes the famous fragrance and gives the leaves its flavor. Find out the sunniest location in your garden and locate your rosemary there.
If you’re growing it indoors, keep this herb in a south-facing window so it gets what it needs. If it is hard to fulfill the sunlight requirement naturally, try investing in LED grow lights to supplement it.
Rosemary plants hate wet feet, so using containers with good drainage is a must. This helps the plant by reducing the risk of root rot and prevents the collection of unused or unabsorbed water at the bottom of the pot, which can lead to fungal diseases.
If you’re growing it on the ground, select a sloppy spot where water never accumulates and drains down quickly.
Make sure that the rosemary pot you choose has drainage holes at the bottom. Shredded leaves or organic matter in the soil can also help increase drainage.
Rosemary is from the Mediterranean region, where the weather is warm and the soil is neutral or slightly alkaline.
While it can tolerate pH as low as 5.5 to 6, which is acidic. This herb grows best when the soil is moderately alkaline, with a pH around 7 to 7.5, this is the secret of
You can grow wildflowers in a border, a pot and a window box as well as in a meadow.
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