Usage

Household use of leaf

alecost

Alecost

Add to potpourri to enhance the fragrances of other herbs.

balm of gilead

Balm Of Gilead

Add leaf buds in potpourri for a balsamic scent.

bay

Bay

Add to potpourri.

comfrey

Comfrey

Rich in potash and makes a good fertilizer.

feverfew

Feverfew

Moth repellent. Use dried leaves in sachets.

geranium

Geranium

Add dried leaves and essential oil to potpourri.

lady's mantle

Lady's Mantle

Boil leaves to make a green dye for wool.

lemon verbena

Lemon Verbena

Use in bath bags, potpourri, and sachets.

melilot

Melilot

Add to potpourri.

mint

Mint

Add to potpourri.

rosemary

Rosemary

Add to insect repellent sachets.

rue

Rue

Add to insect-repellent sachets.

southernwood

Southernwood

Repel moths, ants, and other insects. Add to insect-repellent sachets.

sweet woodruff

Sweet Woodruff

Dried leaves repel insect. Put into sachets or under carpet.

tansy

Tansy

Add to sachets or hang indoors to repel insects.

thyme

Thyme

Add to potpourri.

winter savory

Winter Savory

Good as an edging plant.

wormwood

Wormwood

An effective insect repellent. Add dried leaves to sachets.

yarrow

Yarrow

Speed up the decomposition of compost. A few yarrow leaves is all you need to do the trick...