To put this in perspective, traditional herb garden design follows geometric lines and creates a strong visual statement by its structure alone. In a four-square garden, the paths and planting beds work together to form a pattern which is attractive through all seasons. The center provides a logical focal spot for a favorite ornament while the symmetrical regularity of the planting beds introduces a natural sense of balance and harmony to the design. Well, I ve said it. It s true.
Herbs are often ugly.
They re disheveled and higglety plants. By that I mean they are often floppy. Most bloom for a short time and finish. They sprawl, they run and they go to seed. Most of them would be called weeds except that some clever person discovered they had special uses and thought they were worth growing in a centralized spot for the sake of convenience.