Using herbs in lieu of traditional foliage will allow you to have a variety of colors and textures to work with on top of aromatic scents and flavors. For example, curly cilantro, fluffy basiland jagged mint can be functional replacements for non-edible greenery. Other flowering varieties such as lavender, thyme, rosemary or sage bloom small flowers that can sprinkle your garden with hints of white, yellow, pink, red or violet.
More Than Just Decoration
As a bonus, many of the scents given off by these herbs are a natural way to keep pests at bay. For those looking for more variety, also consider medicinal herbs in addition to those used mostly in the kitchen.
