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LANDSCAPING WITH TASTE (LITERALLY)

Use herbs like parsley to create edible edging around flower beds and vegetable gardens.

Get twice as much out of your landscapingby planting culinary herbs. Not only will they add beauty to your yard, but you’ll also get a tasty reward every time you harvest, as

herbs add wonderful flavor to many dishes.Try these ideas:

Starting a full month after planting your herbs, keep the nutrients coming by feeding them with Miracle-Gro® Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food. Follow label directions to learn when, and how much, to apply.

Using edible herbs as landscaping accents not only shows you’ve got good taste, but that you like things to taste good, too.

Plant low-growing herbs like thyme and oregano alongside walkways to form edible borders. Or, line paths withlavender for a wave of soothing scent every time you brush past.

To helps herbs grow strong and full, be sure to plant them in nutrient-rich Miracle-Gro® All Purpose Garden Soil. Mix 3 inches of garden soil into the top 6 to 8 inches ofexisting soil in the areas in which you’re going to plant.

Tall, bush-style herbs like rosemary can act as hedges to mask electrical outlets, air conditioning units, and other things you’d prefer not to have in plain view.