Herbs
Basil in a sunny container
Start with one herb and a setup that supplies enough light and drains properly.
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Herbs
Give mint a pot of its own
Enjoy mint while keeping its spreading growth separate from nearby plants.
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Plan a rosemary container
Choose the growing position and drainage before styling the pot.
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Choose thyme for a kitchen container
Match a thyme variety to the way you want to use and display it.
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A practical parsley pot
Give parsley a labeled start and room for careful transplanting.
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A cool-season lettuce planter
Choose the season and variety before buying a window-box-sized setup.
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Choose a compact patio tomato
Choose by growth habit as well as fruit size.
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Choose a planter that drains
Separate a decorative cover from the container that actually holds the roots.
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A small seed-starting station
Plan a labeled tray, suitable mix, and lighting before opening seed packets.
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Plan an indoor herb shelf
Give each herb its own pot and make light the first design decision.
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