{"product_id":"little-ragu-sweet-bay","title":"Little Ragu® Sweet Bay","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLittle Ragu® Sweet Bay – The Culinary Herb Tree That Earns Its Spot on Your Patio\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost plants are either beautiful or useful. The \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Ragu® Sweet Bay\u003c\/strong\u003e is both. This compact, upright bay laurel delivers the same deeply aromatic leaves used in Mediterranean cooking for centuries — soups, stews, sauces, braises — while looking polished and elegant on a patio, balcony, or sunny windowsill year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the herb garden and the ornamental garden in one tidy, fragrant package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Little Ragu® Sweet Bay Belongs in Your Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Culinary Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest fresh or dried bay leaves anytime for soups, stocks, pasta sauces, and braises. The flavor is far superior to dried bay from a grocery store jar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriking Ornamental Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green, glossy leaves contrast beautifully against reddish stems — handsome enough to stand alone as a patio specimen or anchor a container arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Space-Saving:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Little Ragu® form stays tidy and upright without aggressive pruning — ideal for small patios, balconies, and tight garden spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Responds beautifully to shaping — train it as a standard, lollipop, or cone for a formal, designer look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen Year-Round:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps its foliage through every season, providing structure and fragrance even in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in large pots — move it indoors in cold climates to overwinter on a bright windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatio and balcony container gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitchen herb gardens with ornamental appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal topiary and structured garden designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousewarming, hostess, and holiday gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor bright-window growing in cold climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant or pot in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e in well-drained soil or a quality potting mix. Water when the top inch of soil is dry — avoid overwatering. Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer. In USDA Zones below 8, bring containers indoors before the first hard frost. Harvest leaves as needed — regular harvesting encourages bushy, full growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlso Consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLove the formal, container-friendly look of the Little Ragu® Sweet Bay? Pair it with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/green-mountain-boxwood-topiary-classic-1-ball-2-ball-formal-evergreen\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Mountain Boxwood Topiary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a classic 1-ball and 2-ball formal evergreen that creates a stunning matched container arrangement for entryways and patios.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrder Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in a 2 Gallon size. Ships as a healthy, nursery-grown live plant — holiday plaid container wrapping included (removable after the season). \u003cstrong\u003eAdd to cart and bring culinary beauty to your patio today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":51878940541208,"sku":"EDB-HER-RAG-NA-2G","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/4944\/files\/LittleRaguSweetBay.jpg?v=1774870896","url":"https:\/\/www.hendersongardensupply.com\/products\/little-ragu-sweet-bay","provider":"Henderson Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}