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Potted Herbs

Project Overview

Create a herb or vegetable planter box. Customize your container to suit your culinary passions. Start your garden from scratch using eco-certified seeds and you'll be rewarded with super-healthy and great tasting results.

5 Steps

Cut fabric
Drill drainage holes
Build growing base
Add soil
Planting

Step 1

Cut fabric

Turn planter upside down and, using a utility knife, cut 2 pieces of weed block landscape fabric to fit bottom of planter. Holding fabric down with masking tape makes it easier to cut a straight line. Set the fabric aside for Step 3.

Step 2

Drill drainage holes

Using a drill with a 1/2" concrete bit, drill 4 drainage holes in base of planter.

Step 3

Build growing base

Turn planter right side up and place one of the fabric pieces in the bottom. Add 2" – 3" of 3/4" crushed stone for drainage. Be sure to rinse the crushed stone before using.

Step 4

Add soil

Place the second fabric piece over the stone. Fill planter with garden soil.

Step 5

Planting

Plant seeds – check your seed packet for recommended planting depth. Water carefully and keep moist. Then all you have to do is wait for your herbs to sprout.

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Project Details

Skill Level: Beginner

Time: 1 hour

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Materials

Painter's Tape
Rectangular Cement Planter. Ours is a Martha Stewart Living Greek Key planter 2"W x 12"D x 12" H (1000665831)
Scott's Premium Garden Soil (0.08-0.05-0.05)
Weed Block Landscape Fabric
3/4" Crushed Stone Gravel
Selection of Martha Stewart Living & Seed Packets

Tools