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A tea garden features herbs, plants, and flowers that are commonly harvested and dried for use in tea. According to the New York Times<\/em><\/a>, tea gardens date back to ancient times, and were originally grown for medicinal purposes.<\/p> Tea gardens can have all kinds of appearances, from cozy cottage gardens<\/a> to idyllic Japanese garden<\/a>-inspired designs. These versatile gardens can be as small as a windowsill container garden<\/a> or as big as a full plot in your backyard, and they can include many different varieties of plants based on your personal taste.<\/p> Tea gardens serve plenty of functions in your landscape. These themed gardens allow you to save money at the grocery store while creating a charming garden ambiance that will easily complement your herb garden or edible landscape. Easy-to-grow plants also make tea gardens a great fit for beginners and DIY enthusiasts with an interest in growing herbs and flowers.<\/p> Like many commercial tea blends, tea gardens often feature plants that are known for their herbal remedy properties, so your garden can also offer some homegrown health benefits to aid your immune system. Common tea herbs like peppermint, echinacea, and lemon verbena are said to help with issues like sore throats, blood pressure, indigestion, and insomnia.<\/p> As a plus, the sweet-smelling flowers and fresh herbs common in tea gardens will attract pollinators like butterflies<\/a> and bumblebees, which is great for the rest of your garden and for the environment.<\/p> Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to create your own tea garden:<\/p> Ready to create your own tea garden? Follow these steps to build the soothing garden of your dreams. <\/p> The best tea garden plants will suit both your climate and your palate, so start by brainstorming your favorite flavors. Soothing Roman chamomile and German chamomile can grow like crazy in backyard gardens across the country, while hibiscus will provide refreshing flavor in gardens with tropical climates.<\/p> If you don\u2019t prefer an herbal infusion, you\u2019re looking for Camellia sinensis<\/em> \u2013 the true tea plant. This powerful plant is responsible for many classic varieties of tea, from black tea and green tea to oolong and beyond.<\/p> Once you\u2019ve picked out the perfect blend of plants, get your garden ready for them. Select an area with full sun and well-drained soil so your garden can thrive. Clear out any weeds to make room for your plants. <\/p> Soil quality needs are different for different plants \u2013 lavender, for instance, will taste better if it\u2019s grown in poor soil. Chamomile and mint, however, need high quality soils to thrive. Amend your yard with extra garden soil or compost as necessary.<\/p> When the soil is ready, it\u2019s time to plant your tea garden \u2013 but do so wisely! Some tea herbs can become invasive, such as bee balm and certain mint varieties, so keep them in containers if you choose to add them to your garden.<\/p> Trying to grow a classic tea plant? Camellia sinensis<\/em> is used to the high humidity of its native climates in Asia, so plant it near a light-colored wall or structure for extra heat, and consider adding a misting system.<\/p> Once they\u2019re set up in your garden, your plants will need regular care and watering to make sure they grow. You won\u2019t get any tea from unhealthy plants!<\/p> The different herbs common in tea gardens have different needs, so take care to tend to each plant. Mint prefers its soil a little moist, so it\u2019s time to water if the soil is dry at one inch deep. Lavender and chamomile, however, are drought-tolerant<\/a>, and can go long periods without watering.<\/p> Ready to start brewing tea fresh from the garden? The Farmers\u2019 Almanac<\/a> suggests harvesting herbs before they flower to ensure the best flavor. Of course, this doesn\u2019t apply to tea flowers like hibiscus, chamomile, or lavender!<\/p> Follow these steps to ensure a bountiful tea harvest:<\/p> The average cup of tea will use anywhere from one teaspoon to one tablespoon of dried plants. Don\u2019t have any tea bags handy? A tea strainer or tea ball will keep your cup clean. <\/p> After you have your tea garden established, there are plenty of fun ways to decorate it. Here are some ideas to take your garden to the next level.<\/p> Teatime is a popular motif in garden decor, so accenting your garden with tea-inspired hardscaping elements is a fun and easy way to elevate it. Keep an eye out for teacup and teapot-shaped planters, as well as garden statues that feature characters cozying up with hot cups of tea. <\/p> Looking to enjoy your tea garden to the fullest? An outdoor bistro set of wire-wrought chairs and a tidy table will allow you to take your tea while surrounded by the garden that created it.<\/p> The fragrant edible plants in a tea garden lend themselves perfectly to a meditative garden escape. Add some immersive sensory garden<\/a> elements with wind chimes or suncatchers. A water feature with a footbridge will give your tea garden the sweet sounds of a babbling brook.<\/p> Q. Is tea healthy?<\/strong><\/p> A. Yes, tea has myriad proven health benefits. Its antioxidants help fight off cancer and reduce inflammation.<\/p> Q. What conditions are needed for tea plants to thrive?<\/strong><\/p> A. Tea plants like warm, moist climates that get at least 50 inches of rain annually. Tea also likes acidic soil. It does not do well in highly alkaline soil.<\/p> A tea garden is a lovely way to create an edible garden with historic roots, but don\u2019t get into hot water trying to decide the best way to design one in your yard. Whether you\u2019re brainstorming the perfect plants or trying to incorporate a complex garden design, our <\/em>landscaping pros<\/em><\/a> are just a call or click away to help.<\/em><\/p> Main photo credit: Burst<\/a> | Pexels<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ever brewed a hot cup of tea and wondered how to recreate it from your garden? A tea garden is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":47,"featured_media":12099,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[297],"tags":[132],"class_list":["post-12009","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gardening","tag-gardening"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_pexels-burst-373944.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Annie Parnell","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/annie-parnell\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12009","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/47"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12009"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12009\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12099"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12009"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12009"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12009"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Benefits of a tea garden<\/h2>
Supplies for a tea garden<\/h2>
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How to create a tea garden<\/h2>
Select your plants<\/h3>
Prepare your soil<\/h3>
Plant with purpose<\/h3>
Tend to your tea plants<\/h3>
How to harvest tea from your tea garden<\/h2>
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Tips for decorating your tea garden<\/h2>
Add some tea-inspired touches<\/h3>
Create a soothing scene<\/h3>
Frequently asked questions<\/h2>
The final word<\/h2>
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