Planting a herb garden needn't be an complicated affair. Herbs can be planted in a container outside your door or even in little pots on your window ledge. So whether you've a sizeable plot available or just a little space on your terrace, there is no reason as to why you shouldn't try your hand at growing herbs.
What you choose to grow will depend on what your prefer to eat and what conditions your herbs will be exposed to. Places facing south and west tend to be sunny and hot and suit plants that naturally grow in warmer environments like bay, rosemary, dill and lemon verbena.
Shade loving herbs such as borage, parsley and mint will grow better in a north or east facing exposure.
If you propose to raise your herbs in a bed or straight into the ground, make certain your site is as near to the home as possible. This will prevent you from being put off fetching them if the weather is wet or nippy.
You can make the composition look more desirable by choosing plants in a variety of colors and shades and with different foliage such as that produced by mint, thyme and sage. The differing shades of greens, reds, purples and greys can be very pleasing although it's a great idea to draw a colored diagram before you actually plant anything, to get a good impression of how the garden will literally look. It is a lot easier to rearrange on paper than once the herbs are in the soil or container!
Be aware that some herbs multiply very quickly and use up the water and obstruct sunlight from other plants. A popular case of this is the mint variety. If you fancy this sort of herb it is better to plant them in their very own pot.
If you do grow them in the earth make sure you add boundaries so your plants cannot proliferate so easily. An over ground example of this would be a small hedge of something like lavender. Or you could use stone pavers, tiles, or construct small channels from chippings. These have the extra benefit of generating a landscaped design and you'll be able to gather your herbs without difficulty from the footpaths without disturbing the other plants close by.
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Visit the grow a vegetable garden site for more tips and resources on how to get the most from raised bed planting and how to grow a culinary herb garden in containers and pots and well as in the ground.
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