Mira: For container herbs, check the soil before watering. Push a finger about two centimetres into the soil. If it feels damp, wait and check again tomorrow. If it feels dry, water slowly until water exits the drainage holes.

Mira: Yellow leaves alone do not identify the cause. Check soil moisture and whether the pot has drainage holes before suggesting a watering change.

Mira: I prefer terracotta pots because I like their appearance. That preference is not a rule about plant health.
