Drainage is key to healthy plants and herbs. Lawler suggests using everyday items for window containers, such as colorful sap buckets, baskets, teacups, kitchen pans and cans. Next, find out which type of soil the plant prefers, says McCabe. Ask questions at the store. For best results, use a mix of soil, soilless mix and compost.
Maintenance is the final step.
Daily feeding and pruning are crucial. Be sure to read all tags attached to the plant. Follow the plant law, L.A.W., an acronym for light, air and water. Make sure that your garden has enough of each, but not too much, says Enterline. Planting is an adventure of sorts, says Lawler.