How to Design a Herb Garden with Pots & Pavers

A cook sees a herb garden as a way to enhance the flavor of his dishes. A natural healer sees the herbs as remedies. A vegetable gardener uses the herbs to attract pollinators. A herb garden can be simple or elaborate, and you can easily incorporate hardscape items like pavers and pots into a garden design.

Instructions

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  Choose a site for the garden. Herbs need good drainage and between four and six hours of sun every day.
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  Make a sketch of the site, starting with the basic shape and dimensions. Include the entry point to the site and proximity to existing paths, gardens and structures.
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  Add a focal point of the garden to the sketch. For example, in a circular garden the center is a natural focal point. Add it to the sketch.
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  Add a path from the entry to the focal point and sketch in the type of pavers you want to use.
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  Divide the site into beds. The size of the garden determines the size of the beds. In a small garden, you may only have room for one path that divides the garden into two beds.
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  Add any pots to the design. For example, a large decorative pot can be the focal point of the garden. Choose smaller pots for the beds.

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