What Herbs Can Be Planted in a Garden?

Many gardeners enjoy growing herbs because they are easy to grow and add variety and interest to the garden. Plus, having herbs right in the backyard or on the patio makes cooking with fresh herbs convenient, inexpensive and wonderfully tasty. Plant herb seedlings after the last frost date for your area. After about a month, the plants should have an abundance of full leaves. At this point, you can harvest leaves as needed and enjoy!

Basil

Basil is a kitchen staple, and it's one of the easiest herbs to grow. You can start it from seed or seedling. All it needs is lots of sun and regular watering.

Mint

Mint is another excellent garden herb. It repels pests and grows abundantly. Be aware that mint is invasive, so it should be planted in a large container where it has plenty of room to grow without crowding out your other herbs.

Chives

Chives grow like grass and add a nice, onion-like flavor to many dishes.

Rosemary

Rosemary grows well part shade or full sun, making it suitable for nearly any garden.

Parsley

Parsley is another popular herb that is ideal for a home garden. As long as it has ample sun and well drained, moist soil, it will grow well.

Cilantro

If you like Mexican cuisine like salsa and guacamole, cilantro is a good choice for your garden. Its preferred growing conditions are similar to parsley: it prefers well-drained soil and full sun.