5 Easy Medicinal Garden Layouts for Beginners
Planning your garden layout is the first step to a successful harvest. A good design ensures plants have the space they need and makes tending to them a joy. Here are five simple layouts you can adapt for your space.
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Don't worry about finding individual seeds for your layout. The Medicinal Seed Kit has a curated selection of essential herbs, perfect for any of these designs.
Garden Layout Ideas
1. The Four-Square Garden
A classic design. Divide a square bed into four smaller squares. Dedicate each square to one type of herb, like Chamomile, Calendula, Echinacea, and Peppermint. This keeps spreading herbs like mint contained.
2. The Container Garden
Perfect for balconies or patios. Use a variety of pots to plant your herbs. This is ideal for an indoor medicinal garden. Taller plants like Echinacea go in larger pots, while smaller herbs like Thyme go in smaller ones.
3. The Tea Garden
Focus on herbs for brewing. Plant rows of Chamomile, Peppermint, Lemon Balm, and Anise Hyssop. Learn how to make chamomile tea from your harvest.
4. The First-Aid Garden
Plant herbs for common ailments. Include Calendula (for salves), Yarrow (for cuts), and Lavender (for calming). Learn how to make a healing salve with your harvest.
5. The Companion Planting Garden
Mix flowers and herbs. Marigolds can deter pests from your precious medicinal plants. Borage can improve the growth of many other herbs.