Honest review: Rosemary is rewarding but mint spreading invasively through garden beds is real

Rosemary is a genuinely satisfying plant to grow, but I want to be upfront about one thing: mint spreading invasively through garden beds. I've dealt with it twice now and it takes consistent attention to manage.

Beyond that, aromatic foliage that intensifies in heat makes it one of my favourites in the collection. I keep it in a dedicated raised herb bed near the back door which suits it well. Learning about pinching out flower buds on basil to extend leaf production has been essential. overwintering woody perennials like rosemary with minimal protection is worth waiting for — the plant really justifies itself then. Four stars because of that persistent issue.