Herb Garden With Knotted Design

Choose any variety of thyme pinks creeping germander dwarf myrtle and lamb s ears.

Herb garden with knotted design. This upright form of rosemary will form the hedge outside the knot garden and will provide intermediate height. Water the garden every few days as young plants establish. The vertical center of the knot is a noble bay tree laurus nobilis image 1.

This will ensure that the undergrowth produced from new growth will be strong and healthy rather than top heavy. Knot gardens are a commonly seen. Planting herbs in your vegetable and flower beds works quite well as long as you plant your herbs in sunny location with well drained soil.

See more ideas about herb garden garden layout garden. Knot herb gardens are often designed in the shape of a celtic knot and have to be maintained regularly to preserve their appearance. Care of small kitchen knot gardens.

Border the entire design with dwarf boxwood or for a wilder look artemisia or even hens and chicks. Formal herb gardens are also popular. This symmetrical type of herb garden uses plants to create geometric designs and textures such as a circle or square.

While this will require extra growing time the end result will be well worth it as the classic full bodied knot design takes shape. Knot herb gardens emerged during the queen elizabeth i reign and were aimed at displaying the wealth of their owner. Small kitchen knot gardens need smaller lower growing plants to appreciate the design.

Many gardeners like to put a garden ornament in the center of their herb gardens like a birdbath either as a bath or as a planter. Aug 23 2020 explore becky gates s board herb garden layout followed by 123 people on pinterest. Very traditional gardens would have sage rosemary lavender and savory.