Don’t overlook the delights of fresh herbs. Perfect for cooking, medicinal purposes and even pest control, herbs should be a staple in any home or garden. There’s plenty to choose from, so why not create your very own herb planter?
Our top 5 herbs to grow
Chives
A fantastic herb to grow, not only does it look attractive with its beautiful flowers, but it also has many benefits within the kitchen and garden!
- Easy to grow hardy perennial, which means it’ll come back year after year
- The flowers attract butterflies to your garden
- Compact, so perfect for containers outside, or pots on your windowsill
- Mild onion flavour which complements dishes such as pizza, scrambled eggs and omelettes, potatoes and soups
- Both the leaves and flowers are completely edible, so they are ideal for decorating dishes too
Marjaram
A highly fragrant plant that requires little care, making it the ideal herb for busy families or beginner gardeners
- Easy to grow tender perennial, so generally treated as an annual or will need to be brought inside during colder weather
- Attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to your garden
- Perfect for containers outside, or pots on your windowsill
- Leaves can be used fresh, or dried for use during winter
- Key ingredient for pizza and pasta tomato sauce, also a signature ingredient for stuffing
Lavender
Known for its medicinal and therapeutic benefits, lavender is a popular choice among gardeners, and we can see why!
- Instantly recognisable by its sweet floral smell
- Attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to your garden
- Repels nuisance bugs such as mosquitos, moths and flies
- Likes hot dry conditions, so perfect for sunny spots in your garden
- Thought to help improve sleep and reduce stress levels
- Can be dried and used for culinary purposes
Mint
The traditional accompaniment for lamb, mint is one of our favourite herbs for cooking
- Best grown in containers to restrict the spread, mint is extremely easy to grow
- Many different varieties available, all with their own unique scent
- Beautiful and functional, mint leaves can be added to water to create aromatic teas, or added to food to make delicious meals
- Thought to aid digestion and reduce bloating
- Leaves can be used fresh or frozen into ice cube trays for winter
Thyme
A beloved Mediterranean herb that blends perfectly with many other herbs and spices
- Low growing perennial with woody stems
- Attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to your garden
- Perfect for containers outside, or pots on your windowsill
- Loves full sun, so perfect for sunny spots in your garden
- Can be used fresh or dried
- Great for braised meats, fish and vegetables, also for savoury baking
How to create a herb planter
- Select a pot or container with adequate drainage
- Fill your pot with quality compost
- Choose your herbs, don’t forget to think about the location of your pot and how much sun/shade it will get
- Plant taller herbs near the centre or back of containers, and smaller compact varieties near the front to make it easy to access all your plants
- Don’t forget to label your herbs too!
Our herbs are available in a selection of 9cm & 13cm pots
Looking for a pre-planted herb container? We sell a great selection ready to fill your garden with beautiful aromas…