Different and Beautiful Herb Garden Designs
Good Designs And Shapes Of Herb Flowerbeds
The Simple Cross
A path with a cross shape is one of the more well-known and simpler versions of the herb garden. It is a good idea to surround the garden with a hedge or low lying wall. Evergreen box borders which gives the garden a tranquil feel.
The Rhomboid
This is a symmetrical designed herb garden with triangular shaped flowerbeds that are integrated into a very appealing diamond shape. The flowerbeds should not be wider than 1 meter. This is to allow easy access to the herbs from all sides of the garden. Gravel, natural stone paving or bricks are very good materials to use for the paths in the herb garden.
The Cruciform
The crossing of the 2 paths gives this herb garden an ancient monastic design and appeal. In the centre of this garden it would be a good plan to put a Rose bush mixed with herbs, a statuette or a fountain to give the herb garden a magical touch.
Rustic Herb Gardens
A rustic garden aims to look less formal than a classical herb garden. In this garden plants can spill out of their flowerbeds in the Summer months, thus allowing the Marigold, Borage and Mullein to compete with their extravagant colours. This will look amazing and will brighten up your day.
Tips For Creating The Perfect Herb Garden
Plant your strongest smelling herbs as close as you can to the paths in your herb garden. Every time you walk past these strongly scented herbs you will be able to enjoy their amazing fragrance. A good tip for some ideas to creating the perfect herb garden, is to visit other herb gardens and private estates to get more ideas for your own pride of joy, your herb garden!