Garden plants: the aesthetic value of herbs

When we hear the word herbs, the first thing that comes to mind is its medicinal value. Other people would also think of its culinary value as well as its aromatic value. Only a few would think that herbs are so versatile that they also make excellent ornamental plants. In fact, if you have a small area to develop, herbs are highly recommended as landscaping plants so that you not only have the ornamental value of these plants, but also have their medicinal, aromatic and culinary value. The following are some examples of herbs and their aesthetic value.

1. Perfumed geranium. These herbs are native to South Africa and are perennial plants, but annuals in areas with cooler climates. They have a variety of flower and leaf shapes with aromatic properties. These herbs are best planted in containers or pots, and can be placed indoors or outdoors. Outdoors, geraniums are excellent in coverings, such as borders, and can also blend in with other herbs and flowers in your garden.

2. Parsley. This herb is known to be the most popular herb in the world due to its extensive health benefits and its ability to cure many ailments. Aside from that, these herbs also have ornamental value, making them excellent landscaping plants. Its abundant green leaves will highlight the colorful flowers if planted in front of flower beds. They also look great on the edges of paths or walkways.

3. Tokens. These herbs are native to India and China and are known to be the most versatile and productive herbs. From spring through fall, these onion-like herbs produce pale to deep lavender flowers and make an excellent outdoor garden display.

4. Sweet woodruff. This is a perennial herb that requires little maintenance and survives in shady areas. Sweet refers to the refreshing hay scent of its leaves and flowers. In mid-spring, it produces small, star-shaped white flowers that smell of delicious vanilla. You can use this herb as a ground cover, as a border plant, and you can also plant it in crevice walkways. Other than that, you can also place it on patios and rock gardens.

Those are just a few examples of herbs that have not only culinary and medicinal value, but also aesthetic value. They are among other plants (such as vines and shrubs) that are attractive as landscape plants. With the right design, these herbs are sure to meet your landscaping needs and serve your culinary and medicinal needs as well.