Herb Bed Layout Guide

Workflow

1. 1

   Site Full Sun Access

   1 hour

   Choose 6+ hours sun near kitchen door for convenience.

   Garden Seed Spacing CalculatorGarden Compost C:N Ratio Calculator

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2. 2

   Group by Water Needs

   30 min

   Mediterranean rosemary thyme separate from basil parsley moist.

   Garden Seed Spacing CalculatorSuccession Planting Schedule Calculator

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3. 3

   Plant at Spacing

   2 hours

   Follow spacing mature size overcrowding disease.

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4. 4

   Mulch and Path

   1 hour

   Gravel path mulch herbs harvest without mud.

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Tools Used

• Garden Seed Spacing Calculator
  Primary

  Calculate bed dimensions from herb count spacing.

• Succession Planting Schedule Calculator
  Supporting

  Convert sq ft to plant count per variety.

• Companion Planting Distance Calculator
  Primary

  Estimate mulch cubic yards.

Reference Materials

• Pro Tip

  Mint pot only — roots spread 20 feet.

• Time Saver

  Pinch flowers basil — bitter after bloom.

• Warning

  Near kitchen — you will use more.

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