Herb baskets

Want something that looks beautiful and is useful? Herb baskets are the perfect mix of decorative and practical. A simple wicker basket filled with fresh herbs can brighten up a balcony, patio table or kitchen doorstep — while giving you fresh ingredients for cooking.

They also make thoughtful gifts for friends who love food, gardening or both.

At Elmwood Garden Centre in Emersons Green, you’ll find baskets, herbs and everything you need to create your own mini herb garden.

Start with the right basket

Choose a wicker basket in a style and colour you love, and go as large as your space allows.

Larger baskets:

• hold more compost
• retain moisture longer
• require less frequent watering
• give you room to plant a wider mix of herbs

It’s a simple way to make your herb display both practical and long-lasting.

Prepare your basket

If your basket doesn’t already include a liner, it’s easy to add one.

• Line the inside with polythene
• Punch a few drainage holes
• Add a layer of gravel at the bottom

This protects the wicker and ensures excess water can drain away while still retaining moisture for your plants.

Choose the right compost

Fill your basket with multipurpose compost mixed with horticultural grit. This combination helps provide nutrients while keeping the soil free-draining — ideal for most herbs. Both are available at Elmwood Garden Centre.

Plant a mix of herbs

A combination of long-lasting and seasonal herbs keeps your basket looking great and useful for cooking.

Shrubby herbs (long-term plants):

• rosemary
• thyme

These are fragrant, hardy and can thrive for years.

Annual herbs (seasonal flavour):

• basil
• French tarragon

They grow quickly and add fresh flavour to summer dishes.

A small garden with big flavour

Herb baskets are an easy way to add greenery, fragrance and fresh ingredients to your outdoor space — even if you only have a balcony or small patio.

Visit Elmwood Garden Centre in Emersons Green to explore our range of herbs, baskets and gardening supplies. Our team will be happy to help you create the perfect herb display.