How to Design With Dill

Select a sunny site for the dill plants; dill grows best when sited in full sun. In the South, sow the seeds in early spring and again in the late summer. In cooler climates, sow dill seeds every few weeks from spring through midsummer.

Place dill seeds in the center of flower beds or planter boxes, then surround the seedlings with annuals that bear flowers of contrasting colors. The sunny, yellow dill blossoms look fabulous when set next to hot pink cosmos, fiery orange poppies, or white Swan River daisies.

Fill in the blank spaces at the base of dill plants with ground-hugging plants such as the dusty miller, periwinkle or coleus. The difference in heights creates a lush-looking garden and adds dramatically to the visual interest of the landscape.

Plant the dill directly in front of taller, glossy evergreen hedges or foundation plantings; the smooth, deep-green foliage contrasts nicely with the feathery, bright-green sprigs of dill.

Sow dill seeds directly into window boxes or large containers, then set the plants in any area that needs a touch of wispy, fragrant greenery. Place the tall, upright dill plants in the center of the pot to give the arrangement height, then stuff the planter full of other herbs to create a portable, miniature herb garden.