Mild or savory herbs impart a delicate flavor to foods, while stronger or pungent herbs add zest. Some additional herbs are used for medicinal, aromatic, or ornamental purposes. The leaves of most herbs are the part of the plant that is used, although seeds or roots of some herbs also can be used. 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.