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A s you fine-tune your planting plans for this sum- mer, don't overlook herbs. The often hearty plants can play a variety of roles in many situa- tions, said Ozaukee Master Gardener Susie Granzow. "Many of us have a very stereotypical idea of what herbs are: They must all be planted in a separate garden only for herbs or a whole bunch of little pots cluttering up your window sill," Granzow said. "If you grow them, it's only because you want to grow them to flavor your food. Right? Wrong." Botanists describe herbs as small seed-bearing plant with fleshy rather than woody parts, Granzow said. The Herb Society of America offers a much wider definition in its "Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses." In addi- tion to the herbaceous perennials that botanists would recognize, the Herb Society says herbs also includes trees, shrubs, annuals, vines and more primitive plants like ferns, mosses, algae, lichens and fungi. They are valued for their flavor, fragrance, medic- inal and healthful quali- ties, economic and industrial uses, pesti- cidal properties and also for coloring materials. By this definition, plants as diverse as roses and raspberries or milkweed and mint are all defined as herbs. Their uses in your green-scaping plans are as varied as their variety, Granzow said. "You will want to grow them in your vegetable gardens, flower gardens and even in containers," she said. "They come in a variety of sizes, leaf tex- tures and colors." Perennial herbs are good for gardeners of all lev- By: Jill Badzinski The Benefits of Adding Herbs to Your Garden Blanket Flowers (Gaillardia) attract beneficial insects that pollinate flowers and vegetables. (the UW-Madison entomologist believes it is a "sweat bee") Continued on page 11 2 • W a s h i n g t o n C o u n t y P o s t R e t a i l • 4 - 2 4 - 1 6 TOPSOIL Professional Service & Quality Residential • Black • Brown • Blended • Plant Starter • Golf Course Mix • Baseball Mix • Fully Aged Composted Manure • Special Mixes • Shredded Bark & Mulches 1-800-TOPSOIL 262-677-2032 1365 Spring Valley Rd. • Jackson Mon-Fri 7-4; Sat. 7-11 Convenient Pick-Up Locations Available PROMPT & DEPENDABLE DELIVERY SERVICE PULVERIZED & SCREENED Commercial Since 1959 249786001 r r s TM • Sand • Gravel • Sod • Peat SINCE 1987 DANIEL STUKENBERG REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT 262-689-6045 WWW.DANIELSLANDSCAPINGLTD.COM WLCA 2016 GOLD AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Washington County's Largest Pool & Patio Store www.tropicalpoolandspa.com • 262-338-2055 505 Shepherds Dr., West Bend (Hwy 33 W to Shepherds Dr.) Next to Charcoal Grill 249566002 Monday-Friday 10-6 • Saturday 9-3 • Sunday 10-2 $ 199 (Reg. $299) 9' MARKET UMBRELLA with Auto Tilt Tropical Pool & Spa, West Bend IN STOCK ONLY! SLING CHAISE LOUNGE On Sale $ 200(Reg. $298) •Aluminum Frame- Lightweight •Stackable •Won't Rust IN STOCK ONLY 48" ROUND TABLE SOLID RESIN TOP • ALUMINUM FRAME ONLY WOOD SWING with stand $ 300 (Reg. $398) ONLY Our 8,000 sq. ft. showroom features over 60 different patio sets. – firepits, rugs, umbrellas, bars and accessories – SALE $ 235 (Reg. $399)