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Herbs for Beginner Gardening
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Interested in starting a garden? Start with herbs that are low in maintenance!
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Annuals
 
Biennials
 
Perennials

Annuals

Annuals are plants that grow for a season and need to be replanted once they reach the end of their lifecycle.

 
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Full sun * No fertilization * Water weekly
How to Grow Basil Plants: The Complete Guide
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Full sun * No fertilization * Water weekly
How to Grow and Care for Calendula
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Full sun * No fertilization * Water once or twice a week
How to Grow and Care for Dill
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Biennials

Plants that produce leaves in year one and flowers in year two which is when it completes its lifecycle.

 
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Full sun * No fertilization * Water weekly
How to Grow and Care for Evening Primrose
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Full sun * No fertilization * Water when soil is dry
How to Grow and Care for Mullein
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Full Sun or Partial Shade * No fertilization * Water every 1 to 3 days
How to Grow and Care for Parsley
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Perennials

Perennials are plants that live for several years.

 
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Full Sun * Ordinary Soil * No Fertilization * Water Weekly
How to Grow and Care for Borage
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Full sun to partial shade * No fertilization * Water weekly (more water needed during dry spells)
How to Grow and Care for Chives
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Full sun * No fertilization * Low watering
How to Grow and Care for Garlic
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Full sun/Partial shade * No fertilization * Water frequently, but do not overwater
How to Grow and Care for Ginger
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Full sun * No Fertilization * Water when soil is dry
How to Grow and Care for Lavender
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Full sun * No fertilization * Water weekly
How to Grow and Care for Marjoram
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Partial Shade * No Fertilization * Water deeply 2-3 times a week
How to Grow and Care for Mint
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Full Sun * No Fertilization * Water Occasionally
How to Grow and Care for Rosemary
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Full Sun * No Fertilization * Water frequently until roots established and then every 1-2 weeks.
How to Grow and Care for Sage
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