Or maybe you need inspiration for an outdoor garden thats as beautiful as it is functional.

to protect from pests and bring visual interests.

Add chicken wire to deter taller animal friends, like deer.

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Tip

When planting herbs together, think about how they thrive.

Lavender, oregano, rosemary, sage, and thyme are Mediterranean herbs that grow well in drier soil.

Want to plant lavender and basil together?

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Plus, spearmint can be used in tea for an herbal touch.

Wiggins says, “I growcatnipin a hanging basket to keep it safe from inquisitive paws.”

“Although having them stacked together looks good, allow for air circulation around each herb plant.

Pollinator garden in front of raised garden beds

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This will also help reduce any pests that may have hitchhiked from garden starts,” says Wiggins.

They’ll enjoy the high humidity and moisture, which is effectively like a greenhouse.

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Keep mint growing near your cocktail station.

herbs brought indoors during winter

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Plus, a sprig or two in a summer lemonade can’t be beat.

Start Seeds Indoors

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Beginning your herbs indoors is both pretty and practical.

Who needs to go to the Trader Joe’s flower section for a touch of spring anymore?

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Whether you buy a pre-made hydroponic garden orattempt a DIY, these clever indoor gardens keep plants flourishing.

Instead, they use a nutrient solution based on water and various minerals.

She recommends starting with cilantro, since it tolerates partial sun.

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Only these you could harvest.

This herbs are evergreen in many climates and will continue to grow throughout the winter.

you’re free to lean one against a wall or even mount it in a city garden.

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Hang a rail planter off a sunny railing and watch your herbs thrive.

Just watch out who might be below when you’re watering.

Try summer savory orcreeping thyme.

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ensure there’s proper drainage and your plants won’t know the difference.

Trailing rosemary, creeping oregano, creeping time, and Corsican mint are all good options.

Place one outside your kitchen window for easy access.

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Plus, they will add some curb appeal, too.

Opt for planters of different shapes, colors, styles, and textures to create that maximalist look.

Great options for this spot are herbs like rosemary, thyme, hyssop, and sage.

Mint plant

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Put herbs that are prone to crowding in their own containers and give them well-draining soil.

formal herb garden

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herbs growing under a grow light

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seedlings indoors

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growing herbs using a kit

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lavender in a rock garden

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mosquito repelling lemongrass

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plants in at-home hydroponic garden

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herb garden contained by concrete pavers

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herbs in a side garden

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Evergreen woody herbs in a garden

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plants in self watering containers

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wood pallet garden

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herb garden on a trellis

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rail planter with herbs

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terra cotta vertical garden

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rock wall with herbs

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herbs in upcycled containers

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herbs growing in water indoors

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creeping thyme

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herb and flower boxes

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herb garden table

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fresh herbs in a wooden box

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colonial styled brick walkway

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flower pots arrangement

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salvia rosmarinus

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