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Also, I'm going to attempt to start a herb garden. Does anyone have an advice or tips to help it grow properly? [/size][/list]
Well, if you grow basil grow it beside a small tomato plant, because basil grows pretty big, about a small tomato plant size. I would suggest (if the herb garden is going to be off the groun but close to it (outside, like a porch) start the basil in a pot beside the others, the tomato in the ground. Once the basil gets bigger, you can plant it beside the tomato plant. Surprisingly the plants are healthier and grow better if they are close to each other. The basil and tomato fruit that you harvest from them with also taste better I believe.