Rosemary can be infected by spidermites (indoors).
Other herbs repel insects: Thyme, Lemongrass and Rosemary turn insects away from your garden. Look up the specific herb in Rodale’s.
Pot Gardens You may be one of those gardeners who enjoys gardening in manageable pots. Indeed, having your herbs in pots ensures that you can decorate with them on your deck and bring them indoors when fall arrives. Also, in the case of plants which wander, such as mint, this is a good way to contain them.
What Kind of Pots? Terra cotta pots let moisture escape, plastic pots keep moisture in, and glazed pots are decorative. You have to play it by ear! If you do not water regularly, the plastic pots insure moisture longer.
Light? The same amount of light the herb needs in an outdoor garden is true here, with one exception. The sunlight can be more direct through glass. You can move pots to suit the needs of the plant.
Because your herb is in a pot rather than the ground, its water needs will be greater. Be sure to use a regular watering schedule. You can find out just when a plant needs water by placing your finger in the soil to a depth of one inch. If you feel no moisture, water your herb.
It also helps if you consider your plant as needing a new pot occasionally. Look at the bottom of the pot: if you see roots escaping, repotting is needed.
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