R & S Landscaping’s Top Picks for Albuquerque Garden Perennial Herbs

Herbs are the best way to add life to bland dishes. They are actually the secret weapon for a lot of professional cooks. The reason is, these versatile little plants add vitality to every bite, mainly when they use super fresh. It’s very beneficial to use fresh herbs regularly in moderate quantities, as they are power-packed with many health-boosting compounds.

If you are tired of eating dried old stuff in the containers at the grocery store, then it’s high time to grow your fresh and healthy herbs. Yes, you have heard it right! You can easily grow herbs indoors on a sunny windowsill and even in containers. The best recommendation is to go with perennials as they remain with you for years.

If you have been looking for top-quality perennial herbs to grow, then the good news is— R & S Landscaping is here with its exotic range of herbs to grow in your beautiful Albuquerque home garden.

Chives

Chives— the tiny onions are the best options in terms of perennials herbs. They can easily grow for their leaves. They thrive in grassy clumps. If you have been looking for plants that can compact well in a container, chives are the right choice. You can use their hollow leaves for cooking.

Rosemary

Rosemary grows in hot and dry sunny regions. Rosemary leaves are used for flavoring multiple dishes, like chicken, pork, lamb, and even potatoes. You can use this plant to enhance the overall appeal of outdoor space.

Mint

Mint— stands the toughest against the weather. This herb is the most common and used in cooking, particularly for tea, baked goods, soups, etc. It grows easily and spreads very well. So it’s a good idea to grow it in the container as it spreads everywhere, so a container will keep it well.

Tarragon

Tarragon— a special classic French herb, is another great option. It resembles anise in tastes and smells. People use it for flavoring in béarnaise sauce, also to season meats, fish, and eggs. Tarragon has dark green, lance-shaped leaves, which you can use anytime for cooking.

Lavender

Here comes another herb, Lavender is known for its aromatic purple flowers. Those are mostly used as an herb in teas and baked goods. Oil is the most common form of it, used in cosmetics and soaps. It thrives in dry soil and full sun.

Oregano

Oregano is one of the main ingredients in every Italian food, as, without it, the dish looks incomplete. Whether it’s tomato sauces or pizza and pasta, it’s the main ingredient in all. Although it’s high in demand, it’s a low-growing herb, so it’s rare to find it fresh but could easily be found in containers at grocery stores. You can cut oregano leaves anytime and use them in cooking.

Sage

Sage is best known for its multiple applications. You can’t only use culinary herbs, but it’s also used as an ingredient in cosmetics, soaps, and perfumes. Sage can be used to get rid of bad odors.

But the catch here is, you may need to replace it every one or two years, but it gets woody and stops producing leaves.

Thyme

Thyme is a low-growing herb that prefers hot sun and dry conditions. It is mostly used for flavoring soups, vegetables, and sauces. You can plant this herb in a raised bed or container to keep thyme dry and high.