Clay pots are porous and therefore dry out quickly, which makes them well-suited to growing Mediterranean herbs such as thyme. However they are breakable and subject to damage from hard freezes.

In very wet climates and backyards with heavy or acidic soil, LoRusso recommends growing herbs in pots.(Most herbs prefer a pH of 6 to 7, so soil that's too acidic also won't treat your herbs well.) ...

April is the month to plant herbs — in pots, in raised beds, in designated herb gardens — and, like spring itself, these aromatic jewels speak to the promise of the growing season ahead.

Pots for herbs May 1, 2013 More than 12 years ago U.S. Botanic Garden Horticulturist Adam Pyle explains the benefits of potted herbs and demonstrates how to pot dry and moist herb gardens.

Create a small potted garden full of delicious strawberries alongside herbs, all in one container. Perfect if you have ...

(Most herbs prefer a pH of 6 to 7, so soil that's too acidic also won't treat your herbs well.) With pots, you can get exactly the right soil mix for the type of herbs you're growing, whether you ...