You don't have a garden or it only covers a few square meters? No problem, because most types of herbs can be easily cultivated in a variety of planters and placed on the terrace. This is especially true for many exotic plants that are not sufficiently hardy in our climate and therefore have to overwinter frost-free anyway.
How do I create a herb garden on the terrace?
A herb garden on the terrace is easy to create by cultivating various herbs in suitable planters, placing them in sunny or shady locations and watering and fertilizing them regularly. Hanging herb hanging baskets and fragrant exotic plants complement the arrangement perfectly.
A fragrant potpourri next to the sun lounger
However, there is another good reason for the pot garden on the sunny terrace: this way you can always have the numerous scents and aromas directly in your nose. Some herbs even have very special advantages: scented pelargoniums (also known as scented geraniums), for example, reliably keep mosquitoes away. Further ideas for the herb garden on the terrace: Group various, intensely fragrant Mediterranean herbs such as sage, lavender, hyssop and mountain savory around the seating and enjoy the scent of summer, sun and sea. To make optimal use of the limited space, place hanging baskets (€27.00 on Amazon) with hanging types of herbs such as hanging rosemary, savory, some types of oregano and thyme, but also nasturtium.
Cultivating herbs in pots
First of all, you should make sure that the potted herbs on the terrace have the light and location conditions that they need outdoors. Most species prefer a sunny location so that they can fully develop their aroma. However, there are some herbs that still thrive in shady places. Don't just plant your herbs in any containers, because these are also an excellent design tool: clay and terracotta underline a Mediterranean flair very well, but they also allow a lot of water to evaporate and are not always frost-hardy. Glazed ceramic pots with Asian motifs, on the other hand, suit a Far Eastern style and corresponding herbs. The glaze reduces water loss. Many other herbs can also be cultivated very well in rustic wooden troughs or wicker baskets lined with foil. These are winter-proof, but will weather over time. Heavy stone troughs are also very suitable for the terrace.
Properly care for potted herbs
But no matter which planters you choose: Due to the very limited amount of substrate, the plants cannot take care of themselves and therefore rely on careful care. Water and fertilize the herbs depending on the type and also ensure that excess irrigation water can always drain away through drainage holes in the bottom of the pot.
Tip
Even hardy herbs need winter protection if they are grown in a pot. Otherwise the soil will freeze too quickly and the plant will die.
