When looking for attractive ways to arrange a balcony, do not forget about herbs.We can have three benefits from them: beautiful plant decorations, positively influencing our he alth, well-being and mood, smells and a fresh addition to dishesAromatic herbs and spice plants also bring an impression of naturalness to the balcony.
In order to obtain the desired cultivation effect, it is worth seeking information in advance about the growth of individual species of herbs and spice plants (height, habit, degree of branching, size and shape of leaves) and what their requirements are.It turns out that most of them require a lot of heat and light, a moderate amount of water, well-drained and not too rich in nutrients substrate (thyme, sage, marjoram) to grow properly.
In sunny and sheltered places, these plants accumulate the most aromatic substances.In semi-shaded places, in a humid and humus ground, parsley, lovage and mint feel best. Herbs are not fed too often, because over-fertilized herbs lose their nice appearance and aroma. We can plant several species of herbs in one ceramic pot.
