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Posted on December 5, 2005 in Herbs and spice
A traditional herb garden design layout is made with primary purpose of attracting the eye of the visitor. Usually, it is designed using geometrical patterns. People are well acquainted with all kinds of geometrical shapes. These shapes are symmetrical and hence very pleasing to the eye. Another feature of the traditional herb garden design that attracts a lot of attention from all quarters is the splendid contrasts it makes such effective use of. Texture, color, and shape – all these elements are used to induce a shock value that quickly translates into a pleasant surprise, and then go a step further and result in open admiration by the viewer.
Traditional herb garden design is often accused of putting too much emphasis on shapes and colors, and in the process, ignoring a lot of useful herbs that are not in sync with the color, texture or pattern of the garden. You can rectify this minor problem by making a few intelligent alterations. Herb gardening is a rewarding experience, and should be as creative as possible. Basically, a traditional herb garden is a judicious mix of perennial herbs and flowering herbs. Depending on your requirements, you can grow culinary herbs, medicinal herbs, cosmetic herbs, and fragrant herbs. Some of the common culinary herbs are parsley, basil, coriander or cilantro, oregano, rosemary, dill, chives, thyme, sage, garlic and mint. St.John’s wort, milk thistle, chamomile are examples of medicinal herbs. Aloe vera and turmeric are excellent cosmetic herbs.
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