Think Italian and your sensory organs go on an overdrive for more reasons than one.
One such reason is the range of Italian herbs that is responsible for the popularity of the Italian cuisine world over.
Little wonder then that most would love to replicate Italy in some form or the other.
Planning an Italian garden in humble homes features top most in the minds of several garden enthusiasts.
Formal Design To get the authentic feel it is advisable to plan a formal geometric setting, the trademark of Italian gardens that is also easy to maintain.
The formal setting of Italian herbs in the gardens is reminiscent of yesteryear monasteries and convents of Europe.
A winding decorative pathway of thyme, lavender, and mint along the garden will enhance the look.
Thyme crushed under the feet permeates an intoxicating fragrance.
Mediterranean Herbs There can be no Italian herb garden without Mediterranean herbs such as basil, rosemary (dew of the sea), common and Greek oregano, few varieties of sage, and winter savory.
Mediterranean herbs need a hot and dry environment to grow in and lot of sun.
Indoor Herb Garden Italian herb garden can also thrive as an indoor garden as long as their requirement for sunlight and water is taken care of.
Growing herbs indoors is an easy task, which can be accomplished by planting the seeds in pots or containers and placed on windowsills where there is adequate sunlight for most part of the day.
Herb Garden in your Backyard While planning an Italian garden in your backyard or outdoors, ensure that the plot of land is flat to avoid water logging during rainfall.
Before planting, care should be taken to include gravel and sharp soil to the sand in order to retain moisture.
Italian herb Garden Kits Basic Italian herb garden kits contain all the ingredients such as soil pellets, seeds of Italian herbs, and pots or containers that are required to set it up either indoors or outdoors.
Italian herb gardens signify immense beauty with a great purpose.
Go get yours.