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A knot herb garden will give your yard a very classical and stately look. Check out these tips on how to design a home garden in this style:
Knot herb gardens originate from Elizabethan England. They are closely associated with Renaissance culture and are often the setting of Shakespearean scenes. These gardens were meant to show the wealth and prestige of the property owner. The “knot” design comes from the Celtic knot, which are the ornately looped lines featured in ancient Celtic crosses.
Measure the dimensions of your yard or the area of the property you plan to design the garden. Map out the area on a sheet of paper drawing the dimensions to scale. Remember that the borders of the knot herb garden have straight lines and best fit in square or rectangular areas. Look up Celtic knot and shamrock designs for inspiration.
The borders and lines of a knot herb garden are usually made up of boxwood hedges (neatly manicured). Plant herbal plants and flowers along the edges of the borders or in the gaps of the knots (symmetrically placed). Good aromatic plants to use for your garden are lavender, chamomile, mallow, sage, rosemary, and hyssop. Fill some of the areas between the hedges with low-cut grass or gravel. Place a decorative fountain in the middle of the garden to add the wonderful look and sound of running water.
Note: Consider the climate and soil type before choosing plants for your garden. For example, sage, rosemary, and lavender are all plants that require a great deal of sunlight. Research to see which plants will thrive in your particular environment.
A knot herb gardens require a great deal of maintenance to sustain their straight-lined and manicured look. It is important to keep the plants healthy and to prevent them from growing over one another.
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