Most food recipes can be accentuated with proper use of culinary herbs. The ornamental value of herbs enables them to be grown in flower beds, in rock gardens as borders or as corner plantings. Some herbs are annuals while others are perennial or come up year after year. One can locate annual herbs in annual flower gardens or vegetable gardens. Locate perennial herbs at the side of the garden where they won't interfere with next year's soil preparation.
Many gardeners establish a small herb garden near the home.
Generally, a 6 to 10 foot square or rectangular area is sufficient. Circular or free-form designs can also be used. Use the information contained in this publication for proper spacing, and locate the tallest herbs to the back of the plot. As the garden grows Care for the herb garden is similar to a vegetable or flower garden. Select a sunny, well-drained location.