Herbs can be very versatile. They can be used in cooking, for medicinal purposes, in crafting, or as a natural air freshener. Growing your own herb garden can be simple and easy; only a minimal amount of planning and effort is required. Here are a few tips to help you plan and plant your own herb garden.
 

What Herbs to Plant in Your Garden

There are many different herbs that you can plant in your garden. The first step to having a successful herb garden is to decide which herbs would be the most beneficial to you and your family. If you want herbs to use in your cooking, you may want to plant some basil, thyme, chives, sage, or dill. If you want to plant a more medicinal herb garden, you may want to consider chamomile, catnip, ginseng, feverfew, or ginger.
 

Annual, Perennial, and Biennial Herbs

Herbs can be either annual, which means that they will live for only one year; perennial, which means that they will live for more than one year; or biennial, which means that they survive for two seasons but only bloom for the second season. Many perennials will have to either be moved inside or covered with mulch during the colder months of the year. You may grow annuals, perennials, and biennials in the same garden. However, each type may require slightly different levels of care.
 

Where to Plant Your Herb Garden

Herb gardens can be planted in a variety of different places. Herbs can be very hardy, but they do thrive in well drained soil and usually need at least four hours of sunlight per day. If you live in an apartment and do not have a lot of room or a green thumb, you can still plant an herbal container garden. You can do this by simply planting the herbs in a container and placing them on either the inside or outside of a sunny window. Many people find that they love having fresh herbs on hand and increase the size of their herb gardens within a few years.
 

How to Plant Your Herb Garden

If you are choosing to plant an herbal container garden, you may place different kinds of herbs in the same pot as long as they require the same soil type and amount of care. If you are choosing to plant the garden in your yard, there are a few things that you must remember. The first thing to do is to make sure your plot of soil has good drainage and is in a sunny location. It is also important to ensure you can reach all parts of the garden. An herb garden that is four foot by five foot can easily produce enough herbs for one family. If you need to make your herb garden bigger, you can add a stone walkway in the middle so that you may still reach all of the herbs.