If you like adding herbs to your recipes, turn your deck into a mini garden filled with herbs. Growing your own herbs will save you money, you’ll have the freshest herbs possible, and you’ll have another reason to love your deck.

If you’ve never grown herbs before, this DeckMAX Deck Garden guide will help you get started growing your own container herbs. You can grow almost any type of herb in a container, so you can choose your favorites to plant in your deck garden.

Containers

One of the best things about growing herbs is that they’re not picky, so you can plant them in any type of container you want to. Just make sure that it drains properly or you’ll drown your herbs. Small containers work well for each specific herb or you can choose larger containers and plant several different herbs in each one. As you use your herbs, this will allow them to spread out and grow.

Decorative planters, terra cotta pots, and even old washtubs will work well as containers. Plant your herbs in mason jars and attach them to an old window shutter, like this. If your family drinks soda from 2 liter plastic bottles, upcycle them and use them as containers, while helping the environment.

Planting

Purchase potting soil for growing container herbs and keep the pots in full sun for around 6 hours every day. If the area where you live is extremely hot and dry, plan to have shade available for the hottest hours in the day.

Grow the herbs that will get the most use from your family and friends.  Not only are they great additions to your recipes, they make fresh gifts to your friends and neighbors.

Deck gardens may include the following herbs:  Rosemary, dill, basil, cilantro, mint, thyme, and chives.  These are the easiest to grow and care for with just a little TLC.  Simply go to your local home improvement and gardening store and start your deck garden today.

DIY Herb Markers

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”]

Use these simple DIY Herb Garden Rocks for your Deck Gardens

After you have your herb deck garden planted, get creative with these cute and easy to make herb markers. Just find a few flat rocks, add some paint and you’re good to go.

Since you’ll want to show off your herb deck garden to your family and friends, make sure your deck is spotless by using DeckMAX Deck Cleaner.

GREAT TESTIMONIAL!

Joseph Falkson from West Centerville, MA ~ “Yesterday David applied Deckmax to our deck. Our deck looks like it did 3 years ago when it was installed. Just like new. I want you to know what a nice young man David is….he is very professional and is a credit to your company.”

To keep your deck looking brand new and if you need a little help, contact us for a quote on a professional cleaning or restoration treatment.

[/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”]