The rosemary herb has gotten a bad rap as a plant that is difficult to grow, but this is simply not the case. This herb will still grow with lack of attention. The success of your rosemary herb lies in its humble beginnings, if that part works out great, you won’t have any problems moving forward.

The Attraction of Rosemary
The rosemary herb is known as a triple threat for gardeners, because it is ornamental, fragrant and full of delightful flavor. In places with warm climates, the rosemary will last all year round, but in colder areas, this plant will grow as an annual. Most gardeners want to grow the rosemary herb as an annual since it is really difficult to grow it indoors during the winter months.

The rosemary herb is an evergreen shrub that can live in any type of soil and loves full sunlight. The rosemary shrubs can become an attractive addition to the landscape by shaping it into any shape the gardener wants. As a culinary herb, rosemary can be used to season many of your favorite recipes, especially meat dishes. Rosemary herb that is grown over the summer can be harvested and dried to enjoy throughout the rest of the year.

Starting a Rosemary Herb Plant
Growing herbs or starting the rosemary herb plant is generally the most challenging part of growing this plant. Starting from seed is no easy task, but if you decide to give it a whirl, soak your seeds for a few hours before planting to increase your odds of success. Gardeners will usually start the rosemary from a cutting, this usually gives them a better result. However, you can also pick up a rosemary herb plant or two from your local nursery in the spring and plant them directly outdoors in your home herb garden for best results.

Once it is successfully established, rosemary herb plants require very little care and watering to thrive. They tend to like a lot of sun and good drainage, and rarely require fertilizer. However, you can choose to feed your plants once in the spring with a fish/kelp emulsion for best growing results. The rosemary herb will be a great addition to any garden and it can be used to add flavor to any dish.