Mint and lemon balm container garden
For gardeners who want mint and lemon balm without letting them take over a bed. Everything here is intended for containers kept separate from open soil.
What to get
Wide containers with drainage
2
Large saucers
2
Mint plant
1
Lemon balm plant
1
Container potting mix
1 bag
Compost
1 small bag
Slow-release herb fertilizer
1 pack
Hand trowel
1
Watering can
1
Herb snips
1
Plant labels
2
Mulch for containers
1 bag
Pot risers
6
Who this list is for
This checklist is for home gardeners who want to grow mint and lemon balm but know how quickly these herbs can spread if planted in open soil. If you want fresh leaves for tea or cooking, but don’t want your beds overrun, this list is for you. It’s designed for anyone planning to keep these herbs contained in pots on a patio, balcony, or porch.
How to use this list
Start by gathering your containers—choose two wide pots with drainage holes. Place each one on a large saucer to catch runoff. Fill the containers with a mix of container potting mix and a scoop of compost. Plant your mint in one container and lemon balm in the other. Add slow-release herb fertilizer to each pot. Use your hand trowel to settle the plants and top with a layer of mulch for containers. Label each pot so you don’t mix them up. Set the pots on risers to improve drainage and prevent waterlogging. Water thoroughly using your watering can. Use herb snips to harvest leaves as needed.
Common mistakes
Don’t plant mint and lemon balm together in the same pot—they’ll compete and crowd each other. Avoid using garden soil; it compacts too much in containers and can introduce pests. Skipping mulch can lead to rapid moisture loss. Forgetting pot risers can cause soggy roots. Don’t over-fertilize; stick to the slow-release pack listed.
What is on this list
You’ll need two wide containers with drainage, two large saucers, one mint plant, one lemon balm plant, a bag of container potting mix, a small bag of compost, and a pack of slow-release herb fertilizer. Other essentials: a hand trowel, watering can, herb snips, two plant labels, container mulch, and six pot risers. Cross off anything you already have at home before you shop.
After you plant
Check the soil moisture every few days—mint and lemon balm like even moisture but not soggy roots. Trim leaves with herb snips to encourage bushy growth. Reapply slow-release fertilizer as needed, following the package. Keep an eye out for roots escaping the drainage holes; if you see them, it’s time to repot. Clean up fallen leaves around your containers to keep pests away.
FAQ
Who is "Mint and lemon balm container garden" for?
This checklist is for home gardeners who want to grow mint and lemon balm but know how quickly these herbs can spread if planted in open soil. If you want fresh leaves for tea or cooking, but don’t want your beds overrun, this list is for you. It’s designed for anyone planning to keep these herbs contained in pots on a patio, balcony, or porch.
How should I use "Mint and lemon balm container garden"?
Start by gathering your containers—choose two wide pots with drainage holes. Place each one on a large saucer to catch runoff. Fill the containers with a mix of container potting mix and a scoop of compost. Plant your mint in one container and lemon balm in the other. Add slow-release herb fertilizer to each pot. Use your hand trowel to settle the plants an…
What should I skip or avoid with "Mint and lemon balm container garden"?
Don’t plant mint and lemon balm together in the same pot—they’ll compete and crowd each other. Avoid using garden soil; it compacts too much in containers and can introduce pests. Skipping mulch can lead to rapid moisture loss. Forgetting pot risers can cause soggy roots. Don’t over-fertilize; stick to the slow-release pack listed.
What is on the "Mint and lemon balm container garden" list?
You’ll need two wide containers with drainage, two large saucers, one mint plant, one lemon balm plant, a bag of container potting mix, a small bag of compost, and a pack of slow-release herb fertilizer. Other essentials: a hand trowel, watering can, herb snips, two plant labels, container mulch, and six pot risers. Cross off anything you already have at ho…
What should I know about after you plant?
Check the soil moisture every few days—mint and lemon balm like even moisture but not soggy roots. Trim leaves with herb snips to encourage bushy growth. Reapply slow-release fertilizer as needed, following the package. Keep an eye out for roots escaping the drainage holes; if you see them, it’s time to repot. Clean up fallen leaves around your containers t…
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