A modern person who spends most of his life in a metropolis needs to communicate with nature. Medicinal plants are able to replenish the supply of vitality. Therefore, spicy herbs in the country - this is no longer exotic, but a necessity.
Many summer residents began to create healing
corners of health. After all, to drink fragrant tea, composed of herbs grown personally, is so nice and healthy.
Spicy herbs in the country will help with various injuries, bruises, burns and scratches.
It is advisable to place a fragrant flowerbed near the kitchen, then fresh greens will always be at hand. Dishes prepared using herbs are original and sophisticated.
Currently, the choice of seeds, and seedlings, is great. Pick those plants for the garden that you like. On a fragrant flower bed can grow: parsley, basil, cilantro, dill, marjoram, tarragon, savory, rosemary, etc. This is not only spicy greens, but also a storehouse of useful substances. In addition to the usual herbs, you can plant medicinal plants with beautiful flowers that will attract butterflies. For example, lavender, catnip, lemon balm, monard, oregano, etc.
Perhaps you should pay attention to thyme, also called thyme. It grows rapidly, forming dense rugs, completely covered with pink and lilac inflorescences, and is decorative all season. Of interest are sage, ruta, heather, hyssop, lovage.
Growing herbs is easy. It should be borne in mind that most of them are natives of the Mediterranean, they will grow well only in sunny places, protected from drafts and cold winds. To do this, you can arrange a dense hedge around the perimeter of the beds . Lavender, alpine aster, santolina, dwarf barberry, boxwood, which is easy to cut, can cope with such a role.
Many aromatic herbs are perennials, so when planting them, you need to leave a small distance for growth. And some plants should be limited in territory or planted in separate containers, they grow so fast, for example, mint and lemon balm.
Spicy herbs in the country like dry
calcareous soils. Waterlogging and heavy clay soils are fatal to them. If your site has just such conditions, then the output may be raised flower beds that emphasize a special style and facilitate care. Spicy herbs in the country can be planted in pots and flowerpots, which will give a special charm to your site.
If there is a bathhouse in the country, then it is advisable to plant mint, eucalyptus, St. John's wort, coltsfoot. Decoctions of these herbs, poured on hot stones, contribute to the healing of many diseases, thanks to the inhalation effect of steam, saturated with essential substances of medicinal plants.
The shape of the flowerbed is an important element of landscape design. Classic options: a circle divided into segments, or a square with a “chessboard”. The center of the composition may be a rose bush or sculpture. In principle, the shape of the flowerbed can be any - triangular, rectangular, sinuous. Perfectly spicy herbs in the country are placed in a cart or a wooden wheel. Flight of fantasy is unlimited. It is advisable to mulch all plantings with gravel or bark.
Create a fragrant flowerbed in your garden, it will provide your family with greens for various dishes, give you healing tea, treat your soul, bringing harmony and tranquility.