In a big garden there is room for a dedicated area for vegetables and herbs. However, in a small space, it can make a lot of sense to plant vegetables in the borders or proper small planters.
Many vegetables are extremely attractive and they should mix in with an eye to their characteristics, like any other plant.
Herbs are almost obligatory in any garden, not only are they fragrant and good looking but they are essential for cooking. Fresh herbs taste better than something from the market and can be cut at the moment’s notice. Many of the herbs are Mediterranean and can grow very well in Southern California.
Humans have used herbs for thousands of years to flavor and preserve food, add fragrance to a home and heal sickness. During Medieval times, people scattered lavender in their homes because they believed it would ward off diseases, such as the plague. Turns out, lavender does have some anti-microbial properties. Chamomile has long been used as to calm troubled nerves or bring sleep. Herbs were also used as dyes.
You want herbs for your garden that look good, and taste good, and have extra medicinal benefits — but what about smell? Herbal fragrances have enriched perfumes, cosmetics and comestibles for centuries, and choosing herbs that smell swell has unexpected benefits. The right herb fragrances can attract bees — or repel insects. They can enhance a garden’s ambiance by making it feel welcoming, exotic, delicious or just unique. Some can have calming or soothing characteristics, while others are known to invigorate.
Garden Design & Landscapes as a Landscape Designer Los Angeles suggests a list of herbs to consider in your garden in Southern California:
– Mint
– Lime
– Rosemary
– Lavender
– Basil
– Parsley
Garden Design & Landscapes can create, in your yard, a space for a vegetable and herb garden. You will love it…
