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Have you always wanted to grow your own fresh herbs at home but are short on space? A tabletop herb garden is just the ticket to having them on hand right outside your door. And as a bonus, you'll also pretty up your patio (or balcony) by planting them inside stylish galvanized pots. All you need to enjoy garden-fresh goodness is just a few simple steps (and snips) away.
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Things You'll Need
Assorted fresh herbs
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Step 1
Drill a few small holes in the bottom of each planter for water drainage.
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Step 2
Fill the planter 3/4 of the way full with organic potting soil.
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Step 3
Dig a well for each plant, loosen the roots, and plant the herbs in the soil (be careful not to overcrowd). Then give them a good drink of water.
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*TIP: *It's best to plant herbs together that have similar water needs. For example, parsley, chives, basil, and dill require a lot of water, whereas rosemary, thyme, and oregano prefer drier soil.
Step 4
Wrap jute twine several times around the top of each planter, tie a tight knot, and cut off the excess.
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Step 5
Write the name of each herb on a popsicle stick and place in the soil to mark each plant.
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Bonus
If you only have space for one small pot, group all of your herbs in one like this chic marble planter ...
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