Herbs are used in small quantities, and usually only a few plants are needed to provide sufficient fresh and dried herbs for an entire season. The ornamental value of herbs makes them useful in flower beds, borders, rock gardens, and corner plantings. Some herbs are annuals, while others are perennial or come up year after year. You can plant annual herbs in your annual flower or vegetable garden. Perennial herbs should be located at the edge of the garden where they won't interfere with next year's soil preparation.
Many gardeners establish a small herb garden near the back door.
Locate the tallest herbs at the back of the plot. Care Care for the herb garden is similar to that of a vegetable or flower garden. Select a sunny well- drained location, apply a balanced fertilizer, but avoid excessive use of nitrogen fertilizers. Water as necessary during dry periods. Generally, you will need about an inch of water per week, if not supplied by natural rainfall.