Annual plants only bloom for 1 season and include herbs such as anise, dill, coriander, basil, and chervil. Perennial plants come back each season, such as herbs like mint, tarragon, fennel, and chives. You can choose to plant annuals, perennials, or both. Just be sure you know which plants will die off at the end of the season. Using existing plants can provide you with hardier specimens that you can harvest sooner. If you choose to use existing plants, be sure to inspect them thoroughly before purchasing. Avoid choosing any plants with signs of pests or diseases, such as those that are brown or wilting, have holes or spots on them, or otherwise look unhealthy. Planting herbs from seeds may allow you to grow a wider variety of herbs than choosing starter plants. If you choose to plant seeds, obtain them from a reputable company. Research different providers and read customer reviews to help you make your choice. Make sure the seeds are not discolored, misshapen, or show signs of rot, mold or other issues before planting them. Some herbs don’t transplant well and should be grown from seed, including fennel, cumin, anise, chervil, dill, borage, caraway, parsley, and cilantro/coriander. It’s important that the area in which you plant herbs has good drainage so they don’t become waterlogged. Inspect your soil after heavy rainfall or watering. If puddles or patches of water remain on top of the soil after several hours, your soil is not well-draining.  To amend your existing soil, you can dig up the top 12 inches (30 cm) of soil in the area you will plant the herbs. Mix 25% sand, compost, or peat into the soil, then use the mixture to fill in the area. If you’re planting your herbs in containers and placing them outdoors, select a soil with good drainage, such as one that contains vermiculite or sand. Different herbs require different levels of sun exposure. Refer to the seed package or the label on the plant to find out the requirements, and situate the plants where they will get the recommended amount of exposure. For instance, sage requires full sun, but chervil requires full shade. Some herbs may grow rapidly and need lots of space, while others are smaller and slimmer and can be planted closer together. Read the seed packet or plant label to find out how much space each herb needs. If you’re using containers, choose ones that are larger than 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter so the herbs don’t become too cramped.
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One-sentence summary -- Decide if you want annuals or perennials. Choose plants without discoloration or holes. Pick seeds free of rot or mold. Select sites with good drainage. Place the herbs in locations that receive the recommended amount of sunlight. Space the plants or seeds as per the package instructions.

Q: One of the more popular base colors for a smokey eye look is black or gray. You may go for black or gray as your base if you want a more traditional smokey eye for a night out. Black or gray also be a good option if you are planning on wearing a colorful outfit and want your eye makeup to be more neutral and dark. Another option is to go for a base color that is more colorful, such as blue, purple, green, or pink. This may be a fun way to add some color to your look.  Brown can also be a good base color for smokey eyes. Brown can create a look that is still dramatic but not as dark as black. Purple eyeshadow complements those with brown, hazel, and green eyes. Blue eyeshadow complements those with green or blue eyes. To do the gradient smokey eye, you will need three eyeshadow colors, ranging from light, medium, and dark of the same color. You will then layer these colors side by side to create a gradient of color on your eyelids.  For example, if you chose black as your base color, you will need light gray, dark gray, and black eyeshadows. If you chose purple, you will need light purple, medium dark purple, and dark purple to create the gradient look. For pink, red, or peach shades, use a medium or dark brown as the darkest shade in your smokey eye look. You may be able to find prepackaged powdered eyeshadows that come in three to four different shades of the same color for a smokey eye look. You can use these packs or “quads” to create the smokey eye, but having separate eyeshadows allows you to choose from a range of colors and shades.  If you prefer cream eyeshadows over powdered eyeshadows, you can use them for this look.
A: Pick a base color. Select a light, medium, and dark shade of the same color.

Article: You will want to use a pressed powder to use as eyeliner, which is powder that is tightly compressed and does not move around inside its container.  An example of pressed powder is virtually any eyeshadow on the market; they are generally sold as pressed powders to prevent mess and spills. Most of the time, if you want to use pressed powder to apply as eyeliner, you will be using an eyeshadow. Using pressed powder as eyeliner is generally the easiest method because it requires the least amount of precision and has a smudged, not-too-defined effect. The type of brush that you use will affect how the makeup looks on the client’s eyes.  A small brush with tight bristles will create a very defined, precise effect. The smaller and tighter the brush and bristles, the more defined the look. A larger brush with loose bristles will create a loose, smudged effect that is not very precise. You will want to make sure that your brush is clean and doesn’t have remnants of old makeup on it. Spray isopropyl alcohol on the brush. It should dry in a few minutes or less.  You can clean your brushes by using a makeup cleaning spray from Sephora, which dries relatively quickly, depending on the size of the brush. Smaller brushes will dry faster than large brushes.  Isopropyl alcohol spray is available at drug stores, beauty supply stores, and can be ordered off websites such as Amazon.com. You can disinfect your powder by scraping off the top layer of powder with a dry tissue or by spraying isopropyl alcohol onto it. You may have to wait fifteen minutes or so for the powder to dry if you use alcohol spray on it, so do this only if you have enough time. Ask the client to close their eyes. Place your thumb on the client’s cheekbone and your pointer finger above the eyebrow. Gently stretch the skin so that it is not wrinkled or creased on the eyelid. Gently tap the powder onto the desired area of the eye.  Powder does not last for very long on the brush, so you will have to re-dip your brush into the powder several times to get an even application. Dampening the brush with water will yield a more precise application. Repeat the application of the powder onto the eyelid until you achieve the desired result. A heavier application will result in a darker, more dramatic look.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Decide on a powder. Decide on a brush. Disinfect the brush. Disinfect your powder. Apply powder.