What herbs have conflicting soil requirements?

Conflicting demands of soil inevitably create growing troubles if you mix incompatible herbs. Rosemary, for example, craves a dry alkaline soil, whilst the nourishing earth that will suit parsley is moist and neutral: one is bound to suffer if you plant the two in company. Study the land of each plant in its native conditions and avoid these controversies in the later garden. Group herbs of similar requirements among land together for best results.

Spatial conflicts? Resolve them with some container gardening. Aggressive mint hides its treachery in bottomless buckets sunk into the soil. Mediterranean herbs that require special soil can grow in separate pots (protectively, of course). I've been able to keep feuding herbs happy in this snazzy marriage of pots and the soil they grow in for years.

Create transition zones between incompatible herb groups. For example, separate the rosemary and basil beds with a subdivision of neutral herbs, like chives. You can also use a piece of landscape fabric between the two sections. An intermission of this sort prevents their overlapping roots while still allowing for a tidy layout of your other garden beds. Additionally, 'knowing how' allows all of your herbs to enjoy a good life.

Adjust watering as necessary for mixed plantings. If you are using drip irrigation, be sure to create separate zones for dry herbs and another for the moisture-loving plants that require more water. Water your Mediterranean herbs weekly, while those that prefer moist soil receive regular daily drips. Soil can be monitored continuously with moisture meters to ensure there is no cross-contamination. Each herb should be properly hydrated and thriving in its preferred environment.

Read the full article: Best Soil for Herbs: Ultimate Growing Guide