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Like other types of plants, herb garden plants come in different forms. There are different varieties of herbs. If you are planning to have one type of herb garden plant, you should know how to care for it and how to use it properly. To better understand different types of herb garden plants and their uses, you should continue reading this article.

Basil, cilantro, and summer savory which are known to be annuals will not survive a frost. They have to be planted from a seed or from a small plant every year. On the other hand, sage and winter savory which are known to be perennials survive in cold temperatures and comes back every after a year. Herb garden plants which are biennial form leaves in their first growing season and flowers and seed in the second season, then die. Some examples of biennial herb plants are parsley, angelica, and caraway. These should sown in late spring directly into the garden. The preparation of soil is important. It should be worked into a fine texture and should be slightly wet. Seeds should be planted in shallow rows then firm the soil on top of them. You can plant fine seeds in a mixture of sand which will allow the seeds to spread more evenly. Covering the bed with wet burlap or paper is possible in order to keep the soil moist during germination.

Herb garden plants are categorized with their different uses. Herb gardeners prefer culinary herbs for their own use. They are very useful in cooking. They are use as condiments because of their strong flavors. Some of these are chives, thyme, basil, sage, savory, and marjoram. There is a popular herb garden plant that is mostly used as garnish, it is commonly known as parsley. Those herbs which have pleasant smelling flowers or foliage are known as aromatic herbs. It is the oil of these aromatic herbs such as loyage, mint, and rosemary that are extracted to be used in different perfumes, toilet water, or other various scents. Linens and clothing in the house can also be scented by some parts of the aromatic herbs. Some are dried and made into potpourri which retains their aroma for a long period of time. Herb garden plants which are commonly used for making potpourri are the lavender and lemon verbenas. There are also some herb plants which are used for medical purposes. It is said that herbs have been thought to have the ability to cure the body for centuries. The use of herb plants are now accepted in the medical field but some of them are recognized as overrated. However, these herbs should still be used carefully especially in medical purposes. There are herb garden plants which are harmless and there are those considered poisonous when eaten.

Herbs are also used as decorations to add beauty in the house. The most commonly used flowers are valerian for their crimson light colored flowers and borage and chicory for their elegant blue flowers.

It is true that herb plants have lots of categories but there are still some plants which can be used in multiple purposes. One is the mint which can be used for cooking, tea, and pest control. After reading the whole article, I hoped this helped you choose the proper herb plant suited for you.

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