| Herb garden plans and styles can be as varied as | | | | reach of each plant beforehand can help you |
| there are varieties of herbs themselves. | | | | choose the right plants for your garden. |
| Everything from tiny container gardens to | | | | The decorative garden is the most adventurous |
| elaborate formal designs can be accomplished. The | | | | of herb garden plans. |
| only limits are the amount of space you have and | | | | This type of herb garden dates back centuries |
| the amount of time and care you are willing to | | | | and is mostly for appearance rather than |
| put into the job. | | | | usefulness. In general, the herbs used for a |
| When it comes to herb garden plans, there are | | | | decorative layout are inedible. |
| three main types of layout: container, standard | | | | You can try any number of herb garden designs |
| outdoor, and decorative. The good thing about | | | | for your garden, simply plot out your design and |
| herbs is that they are among the easiest plants | | | | then use string, stakes and a ruler to lay out the |
| to grow no matter which layout you choose. | | | | bed in your garden accordingly. |
| Full sun and limited watering are the keys to | | | | The plan you choose for your garden will depend |
| growing most herbs, though there are some | | | | on several factors including the amount of space |
| species which will also grow well in the shade. | | | | you have and what purpose your plants will serve. |
| Container gardening can be done either indoors or | | | | If you want to cultivate herbs for cooking or |
| outdoors. | | | | medicinal use, then a container garden or standard |
| You can grow your herbs in decorative pots on | | | | outdoor garden will be the best choice. If your |
| your patio or porch or inside on a sunny | | | | herbs gardening is for appearance and fragrance, |
| windowsill. This is ideal for an herb garden design | | | | then a decorative garden could be the way to go. |
| where gardeners who have a limited amount of | | | | Whichever choice of herb garden plans you make, |
| space. | | | | the rewards can be almost limitless. |
| Using small individual pots or planting several herbs | | | | Since they are so easy to grow, herbs are |
| together in one large pot, you can harvest a good | | | | perfect for even the most inexperienced |
| crop which you can use for cooking or other | | | | gardener and they can add a wonderful spark to |
| purposes. | | | | any garden. From glorious smells to extraordinary |
| For the gardener who has some outdoor space | | | | tastes, there is almost no end to the benefits we |
| and some gardening experience, a standard | | | | gain from these wonderful plants. |
| outdoor garden is the best idea for herbs | | | | When it comes to herbs, the best laid plans can |
| gardening. It doesn't require a huge amount of | | | | lead to the most rewarding garden. |
| space depending on what kind of plants you | | | | Take the time to think about what you want |
| choose. | | | | from your herb garden and you'll be amazed at |
| Some herbs will be more compact as they grow | | | | what your herbs will end up doing for you! |
| while others tend to spread. Knowing the size and | | | | |