A herb garden is an essential part of any garden. Herbs can be grouped according to their use. As a result, herbs can be culinary, medicinal or ornamental. Check out our list of 13 crucial medicinal herbs you should consider planting in your garden.
The following herbs are some very useful ones to have in the garden: Chamomile, Echinacea, Yarrow, Bergamot, Calendula, Celery, Comfrey, Elder, Golden Rod, Horehound, Marjoram, St John’s Wort, Wilde Als. They provide an array of medicinal benefits. Let’s look at these now.
1. CHAMOMILE & ST JOHNS WORT
These herbs can help with anxiety, sleeplessness (Chamomile) and depression.
2. Echinacea, Bergamot, Elder, Wilde Als
These herbs will help with colds and flu. They strengthen and boost your immune system.
3. Yarrow
Yarrow can be applied to wounds for healing. It can also be used to help digestion as it increases saliva production.
4. Calendula, Comfrey & Golden Rod
These herbs are anti-inflammatory and help reduce inflammation. In addition, Calendula is also antibacterial and antimicrobial.
5. Celery
Celery can help lower your blood pressure.
6. Horehound, Marjoram
This herb helps with digestion issues.
Planting these herbs in your garden will give you a good selection of natural remedies for some of the most common ailments we face.
To keep your garden flourishing you will need to water it regularly. This can become pricy when you use council water. As a result, it’s important to consider a borehole.
Let’s look at the benefits of a borehole
BENEFITS OF A BOREHOLE
- A borehole increases the value of your property
- It helps you save potable water
- A borehole helps you save money on your water bill
- You can fill your pool with borehole water once treated appropriately
- You can use borehole water for your irrigation system
- It gives you water security
- It allows off-the-grid living
As you can see a borehole comes with a myriad of benefits and it’s well-worth the investment.
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