Many plants have the same common name and if you are going to be eating or using these plants to make your own herbal products, you want to make sure you have the correct one. No matter how tempting the weather appears .Do not plant your Basil outside until the long weekend in May, even the hint of a frost is enough to do this plant in. Remember you have to be able to harvest them as well. It's a good idea to contain spreading herbs such as mints in containers, sunk in the garden. Keep newly planted herbs moist until established then only water if extremely dry.
Most herbs tolerate dry conditions quite well.
Spend a little extra effort controlling the weeds in June and early July and you will be well rewarded with large healthy herbs. Use only natural soil amendments and insect control products, remember you are going to be eating and using these plants. This ensures that you do not over harvest and kill the plant and it also promotes a nice bushy growth habit. Keep a journal of your garden, just a small notebook will do. This is a great way to keep tract of your herbs and learn more about them.