Raised herb garden design. Four deck posts and some 1x6s and 2x2 balusters. Not only do herb blossoms look beautiful and attract pollinators and beneficial insects but theyre also edible. Herbs should be grown in soil thats at least 4 to 5 inches deep says the national gardening association. Along the sides of each of our test gardens raised beds homestead design collective planted herbs that do just that.
With the zigzag pattern you still have accessibility and can easily reach the centers of the planters but the design lends visual interest. Raised beds can be as humble or creative as you like. Raised bed gardening means growing plants in soil thats higher than the ground. If you are someone that likes to add a little flair to your design then you might like this raised garden bed option.
Spilling is ok here. We built our planter from pressure treated lumber. Built in raised beds miles garden design. The simplest way to soften a straight edge.
Another popular design for the raised herb garden is the zigzag. The indoor herb garden project should be calledeverything you wanted to know about herbs but were afraid to ask. Its especially useful in small yards where there just isnt room for a checkerboard. Their premise isfor the broke college student the frugal fellow who refuses to pay seven dollars for a garnish and the artsy individual who wants to decorate in a practical sustainable manner.
Tom cut the parts on a miter saw but you can use a portable circular saw or even a handsaw instead.