This is how the herbs feel good

A fragrant potpourri next to the sun lounger

However, there is still a good reason for that Pot garden on the sunlit terrace: In this way, you can always smell the numerous scents and aromas directly. Some herbs even have very special advantages: Fragrant pelargoniums (also known as fragrant geraniums), for example, reliably keep mosquitos away. More ideas for the herb garden on the terrace: Group different, intensely fragrant Mediterranean herbs like Sage, lavender, hyssop and mountain savory surround the seating and enjoy the scent of summer, sun and Sea. So that the limited space is optimally used, place hanging baskets with hanging herbs such as hanging rosemary, savory, but also some oregano and thyme types Nasturtiums.

Cultivate herbs in pots

First of all, however, you should make sure that the potted herbs on the terrace have the light and location conditions that they also need outdoors. Most species prefer a sunny one

Locationso that they can fully develop their aroma. However, there are some herbs that can be used as well in shadier places still feel good. In addition, do not simply plant your herbs in any containers, because these are also an excellent design tool: clay and terracotta underline a Mediterranean flair very well, but also allow a lot of water to evaporate and are not always frost-hardy. Glazed ceramic pots with Asian motifs, on the other hand, go well with a Far Eastern style and corresponding aromatic plants. The glaze reduces water loss. Many other herbs can also be put very well in rustic wooden troughs or cultivate willow baskets lined with foil. These are winter-proof, but will weather over time. Heavy stone troughs are also very suitable for the terrace.

Caring for potted herbs properly

But whichever planter you choose: Due to the very limited amount of substrate, the plants cannot take care of themselves and are therefore on one careful maintenance reliant. Pour and Fertilize Choose the herbs according to their type and also ensure that excess irrigation water can always drain off through drainage holes in the bottom of the pot.