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The Best Herb Garden Plants For Your Garden

Herb garden plants come in annuals, perennials, and biennials like other types of plants. Herbs come in a wide variety and each plant has its own unique characteristics. If you are planning on growing a specific herb, do a little research first to be sure you know how to care for it and how to plant it properly. The following is an overview of popular herb garden plants, how to grow them and how to use them.

Some annual herbs are basil, summer savory and cilantro. These herbs will not live through a frost and need to replanted every years from seed or starter plants.Perennials last for more than two years and can survive the winter to come back again in the spring. Sage, winter savory, rosemary and thyme are popular perennials. Biennial herbs like parsley, angelica, or caraway should be sown in late spring directly into the garden.

Prepare the soil first by working it to a fine texture and wet it slightly. Plant the seeds in shallow rows then firm the soil on top of them.Until the seeds have germinated, you can protect them and keep the soil moist by covering the garden with we burlap or paper.

Herb garden plants are also grouped into the categories for which they are used. One category that is a favorite among home herb gardeners is the culinary herbs used in cooking.

Aromatic herbs have a wonderful aroma that fills your garden with fragrance. People have been using the oils in aromatic herbs to add fragrance to many items such as perfumes, soaps, and linens. These herbs are commonly dried to make homemade potpourri. Popular choices for homemade potpourri are lavender and lemon verbena.

Some herbs have been used for centuries to heal the body. These are known as the medicinal herbs. Today medical studies have shown some of these herbs do have beneficial properties, while others are not helpful and some even harmful.

Ornamental herbs add beauty to any garden with their beautiful foliage and colorful flowers.

Although herb garden plants can be divided into categories, many will fall into more than one category. For instance, mint can be used for cooking, teas, fragrance and even pest control. By having an understanding of the different types of herbs and how they are commonly used, you will be able to pick the best herb garden plants for your own garden.

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