Six Simple Design Ideas for Herb Gardens

1. How do you plan an herb garden?
2. How do I make my herb garden successful?
3. Which herbs can be planted together?
4. What herbs come back every year?
5. Where should I plant my herb garden?
6. What herbs should not be planted together?
7. What is the easiest herb to grow?
8. When should you start an herb garden?
9. What should I put in my herb garden?
10. Which herbs need full sun?
11. How much does it cost to start a herb garden?

How do you plan an herb garden?

Plant short, shade-tolerant plants beneath taller, bushy plants. When you mix sun-loving plants, put tall ones at the north end of the plot and small ones at the south end, so all will get needed sun. Plant herbs throughout the garden, especially basil, mint, sage, and dill. EXCEPTION: Keep dill away from carrots.

How do I make my herb garden successful?

1. Step 1: Pick some pots. One huge appeal of a home-grown herb garden is it's always ready for action. ...
2. Step 2: Choose your herbs. If this is the first time you've tried growing herbs, start simple. ...
3. Step 3: Forget seeds, use starter plants. ...
4. Step 4: Get the right soil. ...
5. Step 5: Care and harvesting.

Which herbs can be planted together?

Generally, herbs that like the same environment can be planted together. Herbs that are commonly planted together are sage, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, lavender, and oregano, among others. You should avoid planting mint with other herbs due to its invasive properties.

What herbs come back every year?

But a bonus of perennial herbs is that many of them are as attractive as they are tasty, making them functional beyond the kitchen.

• Sage. Sage is a good example of a double-duty plant. ...
• Thyme and Oregano. ...
• Chives. ...
• Mint.

Where should I plant my herb garden?

These herbs prefer gritty, sharply drained soil. Good drainage is crucial because the roots of Mediterranean natives are likely to rot in moist soil. If your garden soil is heavy, grow these herbs in raised beds or planters. Most herbs thrive in full sun (six or more hours of direct sunlight per day).

What herbs should not be planted together?

Carrots and anise (Pimpinella anisum, USDA zones 4-9) should be kept separate, and rue and basil make poor companions for plants in the Brassica genus. Rosemary should be kept away from other herbs as well as all potatoes, carrots and members of the Cucurbita genus.

What is the easiest herb to grow?

Easy herbs to grow

1. Sage. Sage is used primarily in poultry dishes and stuffing, making it a mainstay for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. ...
2. Parsley. ...
3. Oregano. ...
4. Mint. ...
5. Thyme. ...
6. Dill. ...
7. Chives. ...
8. Cilantro.

When should you start an herb garden?

What should I put in my herb garden?

The Main Things You Will Need Are:

1. Large Pots (clay or plastic) 8" to 18" in diameter (It is a good idea to combine several herbs that have the same watering requirements into a single container)
2. Good Potting Soil (enough to fill your pots)
3. Plant fertilizer (Organic herb or vegetable fertilizer is recommended)

Which herbs need full sun?

Herbs that prefer full sun include:

• Basil.
• Chives.
• Dill.
• Oregano.
• Rosemary.
• Tarragon.
• Thyme.

How much does it cost to start a herb garden?

A gardener will charge $265 to prepare a garden bed, fertilize the soil and plant a variety of eight herbs. This includes the labor and material. You can buy the plants for $65 and plant them, and save 75 percent.