Seed Starting And Fertilizer From Scratch Question By Samiyah

trigger 1 year, 6 months ago said:
A general description and recomendation for growing herbs
Herbs flourish under the same conditions that you provide for your flower or vegetable garden. Although most herbs will grow in partial shade, it is better if the herb garden receives at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight a day. A majority of herbs will grow well under a wide range of soil conditions, with the exception of extremely wet, poorly drained soils. Note, however, that sage, rosemary, and thyme require a well-drained but moderately moist soil.
If the garden soil is poorly drained, you can improve the situation by modifying or amending it. Even more effective would be the use of raised beds. To improve soil fertility and tilth, add several bushels of compost per 100 square feet of soil before planting. Spade it into the soil thoroughly.
In general, herbs do better in soils of low to medium fertility, so additional fertilizer applications are not needed. Soils with high fertility tend to produce lots of foliage that is low in flavor.
Prepare your garden site in the same manner that you would a vegetable garden, spading it to a depth of 6 to 12 inches. Then level and rake the site to remove any large clods and debris.
Your herb garden will need attention throughout the growing season. Weed control and provision for adequate moisture are two important cultural necessities. When rainfall is less than 1 inch per week, provide additional moisture. The use of a mulch is an attractive and effective means of controlling weeks and maintaining constant soil moisture and temperature for the root systems of your herbs. Mulches that you might consider include bark chips or shredded bark, compost, ground corncobs, pecan hulls, or dried grass clippings. To be effective, the mulch should be applied at least 3 inches deep around the plants.

pointsevenout 9 months, 1 week ago said:
RE: Seed starting and fertilizer from scratch question By Samiyah
I have a 15 square yard area I want to make into an elevated flower/herb garden. It is canted in two directions, so I'll have to do some filling in for leveling.

I have a couple of pallets of scalloped border bricks I can use as edging. Would like to make it look like a little step up terrace every foot or so moving toward the center of the square area.

Any recommendations on setting up the soil so it will grow anything. I already know the 3-4-5 rule for squaring up and leveling the area.

Native dirt is rocky yellow to red clay but an acre away I can import in some darker topsoil without stone. I need to know about peat moss and fertilizer and cat litter and other soil amendments that can be used to make a good loamy soil.