Too late to start herbs by this weekend?

[imafan26]

Most of the times the trades are around. It is what makes 80 plus degree weather beareable. I do water everyday and that is part of my problem. I have been using a dry mix over the years with pots that breathe and dry quickly. I am trying to use less water because the water bill (sewer charges) are astronomical. The problem is if I use my fast draining mix and breathable pots, most of them cannot go more than a couple of days without water. If I use plastic pots with fewer holes and a heavier mix, I have a lot of plants that will rot. I am still experimenting with the plastic pots and media and especially the plants that are sensitive to being too wet, it is still a problem.

It is actually harder for me not to water everyday since, sometimes I will wait too long and the plants will show signs of wilting and that makes them weaker and more subject to attack from pests and disease.

The reason for having a fast drying mix to start with is that while the heavier mixes get plants through the summer, when the rain comes they will drown.

[sweetiepie]

That makes sense with the rain, we don't get downpours usually of any great amounts at once. Pretty spoiled actually, it rains a couple times a week usually in May and June, so I usually don't have to water anything during that time.

[imafan26]

Instead of the usual 4 seasons we have basically a rainy season and a dry season. Right now it is our Spring. I can tell because the Gold trees are blooming.

[Ozark Lady]

Can you set up a rainwater catchment? If you could save enough water up from the rainy season to help in the dry season, it would solve a lot of your issues, and not increase the water bill.
I have seen large underground holding tanks with pumps for when you need the water.