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Herbs don’t even need a garden — you can grown them in containers

Culinary herbs are among the easiest plants you can grow. They only need sunlight, water, and well-draining soil with a neutral pH. You don’t even need a garden. Many herbs, such as rosemary, basil, cilantro, lemon balm, oregano and mint will grow well in containers. In fact, mints should ...

For healthy plants, test your garden’s soil for pH level

Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil’s pH level suits their needs. Every plant requires a specific soil pH range within which it can best absorb essential nutrients. Because the optimal ...