How to Design Your Herb Garden: Site, Selection, and Soil Strategy

Designing an herb garden starts with three key decisions.

1. Choose the Right Site

Full sun most of the day—six hours minimum. Herbs hate waterlogged roots (Mediterranean/tropical origins).

Culinary gardens need staples: thyme, parsley, oregano. Match plants to your cooking.

Herbs often flavor better with slight stress. Over-preparing soil can reduce intensity. Don't always amend.

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