Natural Herbal Beauty

Herb Garden Designs

Among the plans illustrated is one we have worked out here at the Herb Farm and elsewhere, that makes a really attractive and unusual plot. A good size for it is 20 feet square, intersected by two paths from the corners. At the centre there can be a small circular piece, with a rosemary bush, bay tree in a small tub or feature such as a sundial, according to disposition. The paths can be bordered with a lavender such as dwarf Munstead or L.`Atropurpurea Nana’; or with santolina or hyssop. The sides of the square are edged with decorative thymes, golden marjoram or similar suitable subjects, and the four triangles planted with a blend of decorative and culinary herbs. (more…)

Plants for Paths. To give an aromatic scent when trodden, the plants advised for paving may be planted to form a path, mixed or of one kind only.

Knot-Garden Beds. As a central feature, a bed planted in knot-garden style lends distinction. The simplest form is a wheel with the spokes made of compact herbs such as hyssop, rue, santolina or curry plant (kept clipped) or thymes. The segments between are filled with carpeting herbs such as chamomile, or low-growing kinds such as chives, savory or marjorams. (more…)