Whether enhancing the border of a perennial bed, cascading over the rim of a container or lining the edge of a garden path, they are true garden gems. From a formal European styled garden to a natural style with Texas natives, the possibilities of gardening with herbs are endless. You will enjoy the many supporting roles they play in your garden.

In our kitchen gardens, we trim our herbs frequently as we season our cooking. We often miss out on the sweet charm of the herb flowers. Chives along with many others rarely get a chance to flower. Planting kitchen herbs through out the landscape allows enjoyment of these beautiful blossoms.

Herbs are wonderful for low allergen gardens. Many herbs are labiates, meaning they are insect-pollinated rather than wind pollinated. This eliminates wind borne pollen, one of the main culprits for allergic reactions.

The herb foliage provides continuous fragrance in the garden while other plants do so only during their time of blooming. Basil sprinkled through out the garden provides a sweet aroma when passing by or carried by a breeze.

The foliage contrast provided by herbs is only limited by creativity and imagination. Purple sage provides a lush and colorful backdrop to silver thyme or lamb’s ear. Lemon thyme creates a striking contrast with a chartreuse border in front of your favorite purple or pink perennials. Oregano as a groundcover is a stunning companion to plants with purple or white flowers. Fennel provides an airy fern like texture topped with a delicate flower.

Some gardens are herb gardens and some are gardens with herbs. In every garden they extend the possibilities and enjoyment.