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Posted: May/31/2009 11:26 AM PST
I'm new to herb planting and want to plant some herbs behind my house. I have banana trees planted about 6-7 feet from the back side of my house and hate cutting the grass behind the trees. I'm thinking that I can find some spreading herbs that would prevent the grass and weeds from growing and fill the area with usable and tasty plants that smell wonderful to boot. That side of the house faces east so it gets the morning sun and is without shade all day long. It only recieves shade in the late evening when the sun sets. I have well drained soil, good quality soil that is growoing centipede grass very well right now, and neighborhood kids and pets that need to be taken into consideration. I live in southeast Georgia, so the temperatures get very hot and have already reached into the low 90s. We get frequent rain showers or none at all, as we are comming out of a period of drought. I need something that is low maitence, as I teach school and attend graduate school at night, so I don't get home many nights until very late and leave very early in the mornings, and I don't have loads of time to spend tending it. I appreciate any advice you can give me and the more organic the better. I have a deepwell, so no watering restrictions, though chemicals do leech into the well water, which is why I don't care for them. Thanks a bunch ya'll. |
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Posted: May/31/2009 7:36 PM PST
Hi I'm new to the life of growing herbs. I am looking at growing plants that can be used to make soaps etc. Let me know what you come up with that suits your schedule. I'm interested in some ideas. Thanks Vance |
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Posted: Jun/01/2009 3:33 AM PST
If the area gets plenty of sun, I would think that thyme would work well. There are a gazillion types of thyme to choose from, so I think a variety of different ones would be great. |
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Posted: Jun/01/2009 4:33 AM PST
V, mint, rosemary, and sage come to mind for soaps. |
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Posted: Jun/01/2009 8:22 AM PST
I would go for thyme as well. That is what they use in those Celtic knot gardens. I know mine really wants to creep. I barely water mine. IT smells heavenly, tastes great and puts of pretty little flowers. |
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