Herbs Gardens
Herbs Gardens: The Professional Gardener’s Secret
One of the best ways to make sure that you always have all the herbs you could possibly ever want (And more) is to maintain multiple herbs gardens at the same time. This is one of the secrets that professional gardeners know and the best part is that even the hobbyist can take advantage of this technique. It may initially sound like a lot of unnecessary time and effort running multiple gardens, however the truth is very different. By growing herbs in multiple locations you not only have constant access to herbs, but also have the advantage of growing many different kinds of herbs.
Using Herbs Gardens to Maximize Sunshine
Most people think that herbs need as much sunlight as possible. While this is certainly true for Italian herb garden plants, it is not true for all herbs. In fact many thrive on the shaded areas of your garden. This can be an excellent way to really maximize your space, growing some herbs in the sunniest areas and others in the darker areas of your garden/ house.
The good news is that a lot of great herbs grow really well in the shade. An additional benefit is that you don’t need to worry about them getting enough sunlight, so they are easy to take care of. Herbs such as wild ginger, parsley and lemon balm all grow really well in the shade and are fantastic culinary herbs.
Dividing Your Garden By Type
Many people have found that it is best to divide their gardens by the intended use for the herbs. Usually the area of the garden that is most visible is where the ornamental herbs are placed. The culinary herbs are placed in a windowsill herb garden or other kinds of home herb garden so that they can be easily accessed while cooking. Also the aromatic herbs are often placed near to a door or window, so that the smell constantly wafts in. If you are unfamiliar with the terms used to describe these categories of herbs, see my article called herb garden plants for more information.
Growing Herbs Together For Flavor Or Symbiosis
Amazingly some herbs actually ‘help each other out’ and growing them together increases the benefits for the gardener. A great example is basil which actually lends its flavor to the plants around it (Try growing basil next to your tomatoes and be ready for a wonderful surprise). Other plants offer other benefits such as mint which repels flies and some even symbiotically help other herbs to grow.
So there you have it: a small trick that gardeners use to maximize their harvest. Try following these instructions and soon you will have enough herbs for a small business.
