Category Archives: Herb Garden Design

design ideas, tips and plans to help you design your own herb garden

Groundcover Thyme Herbs That Withstand Foot Traffic

 

thyme-printOf the wide variety of thyme herbs available, there is a selection of low growing ground cover thymes that can withstand foot traffic, making them a delightful landscaping option.

Plant these thymes between flagstones, along walkways and anywhere you want to grow a low ground cover.  Then enjoy the warm spicy scents these thymes release when brushed against or stepped on.

Groundcover thymes are also a great herb to grow in containers and hanging baskets, softly spilling over the sides of the container as they grow. Continue reading

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Inspired by ‘What You’ve Got’ Container Herb Gardens

 

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Sometimes the most unexpected herb plants can inspire a container herb garden. Continue reading

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How To Use a Garden Journal to Improve Your Garden: Quick Notes for Better Results in Less Time

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Your garden journal is one of the best and easiest tools to improve your garden.

Make notes in a garden journal to help you remember what happened in your garden in previous years so this year you can grow your best garden ever 🙂

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7 Herbs I Plant In My Ornamental Gardens

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I always love when I can combine function with beauty in the garden.  And growing herb plants in my ornamental gardens does just that. Continue reading

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