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Rosemary plants can be a beautiful addition to any garden or even a potted plant, but they can be a bit tricky to care for. Many gardeners have struggled with keeping rosemary plants from drying out and eventually dying. If you’ve experienced this problem, you’re not alone. In this article, we will discuss some tips and tricks to ensure that your rosemary plant never dries up again.

The Natural Habitat of Rosemary

To understand how to care for rosemary, it’s important to know where it naturally grows and how it thrives. Rosemary evolved on the rocky slopes of the Mediterranean Sea, an environment that doesn’t provide much water. When it rains, the water quickly drains between the stones, and the roots are not accustomed to being constantly wet. In gardens with excessive irrigation or potted plants without proper drainage, the roots of the rosemary suffer and eventually rot, leading to the plant drying out.

Caring for Rosemary in the Garden

If you have rosemary planted in your garden and it’s drying out or growing poorly, it’s likely that you have a drainage problem. To test this, you can dig a 30 by 30 cm hole in the garden where you plan to plant the rosemary. Fill the hole with water and observe how long it takes for the water to drain. If it takes more than 12 hours, you have a drainage issue that needs to be addressed.

To ensure proper drainage for your rosemary in the garden, consider planting it on top of a small hill. If you don’t have a natural hill, you can create a 30 cm mound of soil and plant the rosemary there. If your soil is clayey, avoid adding sand to improve drainage, as this will only create cement-like conditions. Instead, mix the soil with ample amounts of organic matter, such as compost or manure. This organic matter will improve the drainage and overall health of the soil.