Don't have a garden or does it only cover a few square meters? No problem, because most types of herbs can also be cultivated in a wide variety of planters and placed on the terrace. This applies above all to some exotic plants that are not sufficiently hardy in our climate and therefore have to hibernate frost-free anyway.
Fresh herbs directly from the terrace are a special luxury
A fragrant potpourri next to the sun lounger
However, there is another good reason for the pot garden on the sunlit terrace: In this way you can always smell the numerous scents and aromas. Some herbs even have very special advantages: Scented geraniums (also known as scented geraniums), for example, reliably keep mosquitoes away. More ideas for the herb garden on the terrace: Group different, intensely fragrant Mediterranean herbs such as sage, lavender, hyssop and mountain savory around the seating and enjoy the scent of summer, sun and sea. So that the limited space is used optimally, place hanging baskets with hanging types of herbs such as hanging rosemary, savory, some types of oregano and thyme, but also nasturtium.
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 location so that they can fully develop their aroma. However, there are some herbs that also feel good in shady places. Also, don't just plant your herbs in just any pots, because these are also an excellent design element: 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 cultivated very well in rustic wooden troughs or 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 therefore depend on careful care. Water and fertilize the herbs depending on the type and also make sure that excess water can always drain through drainage holes in the bottom of the pot.
tips
Even hardy herbs need winter protection if they are cultivated in a pot. Otherwise the earth will freeze through too quickly and the plant will die.