Research carefully

After you’ve done your research, it’s time to start getting into the nitty-gritty of herb gardening. The first thing you need is to find out what kind of soil each herb needs. Some grow in sandy soil and some grow better in loam. If you want to make sure your herbs grow well, look for a potting mix that has been designed specifically for them (I recommend Miracle Gro’s Herbs & Flowers Potting Mix).

Next, think about how much sun each plant needs: some like full sun all day long while others are happy with just an hour or two per day. And don’t forget about water! Most herbs prefer moist soil but not soggy—you’ll know when they’re too wet if the leaves are starting to shrivel up!

Choose a location

Now that you know the different types of herbs, it’s time to choose a location for your garden. Your herb plants will need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. If you have partial sun or shade, your herbs will still grow but they may not thrive as well.

If you live in an area where temperatures drop below freezing during the winter months (hardiness zone 5 or lower), then you’ll want to make sure that your herb plants are hardy enough to survive outdoors in the winter before planting them outside. For example, basil is not considered cold-hardy and should only be grown indoors if it’s going to freeze outside where you live!

There are many factors involved when deciding where to plant an herb garden: soil type; water drainage; exposure (sun vs shade); fertilizer requirements and more! When choosing which herbs grow best together look for similarities between their growing conditions such as soil composition/drainage etc.

Invest in good soil

If you want your herbs to grow well, it is essential that you invest in good soil. Good soil has good drainage, good nutrients, good texture and pH balance. It also has plenty of organic matter and structure.

If the soil in your garden is sandy or clayey, add more organic matter such as compost or shredded bark mulch before planting out your herb collection. If the area on which they are growing gets too dry then add some water retaining material such as perlite or vermiculite to improve drainage around them when watering them regularly during dry periods; never let them dry out completely though!

Give your herbs sufficient light and water

Herbs, like all plants, need water in order to grow. In fact, if you don’t give them enough water and nutrients, they will die. But there are ways to prevent this from happening!

First of all: make sure your herbs have plenty of light. If they’re too shady or dark-colored (like basil), they won’t get enough sunlight and will eventually start dying off. You can move your herb plants into a sunnier area or buy some extra lights for them if you want them alive longer than their natural lifespan would allow without extra care from humans like yourself!

Also be careful not to over-water your herbs because this could kill them as well! There’s really no good way around it—the only thing that’ll keep these plants alive is knowing exactly how much moisture each one needs at any given time so that we can avoid mistakes like overwatering or underwatering our little green friends out there on planet Earth — which isn’t an easy task when trying not only with just one type but also different types altogether!

Keep them in pots or planters if you don’t have enough space

If you’re new to gardening and don’t have a lot of space, it may be better to start with herbs in pots. Potted herbs are easier to manage than their counterparts in the ground, since they’re easier to move around and harvest. Many potted herbs can also be brought indoors during the winter months and brought outside during summer months as needed.

Don’t overdo it with fertilizer!

• Don’t overdo it with fertilizer!

If you’re going to use fertilizer for your herbs, make sure that it’s organic. If you add too much fertilizer—or if you use the wrong kind of fertilizer—you will kill your herbs. The best time to add fertilizer is after the soil has been prepared; don’t try to fertilize when the plants are still young and fragile.

• Don’t overdo it with water either!

Herbs need a moderate amount of water, not too much (which can cause root rot) or too little (which causes stress). Water from overhead irrigation systems is ideal; if you don’t have access to a system like this, soak the entire pot in a bucket or tub until water runs out through drainage holes at its base.

Herbs are easy to grow if you give them what they need.

It’s true that herbs are easy to grow. All you have to do is give them what they need, and they’ll take care of themselves.

Herbs require very little maintenance and care. They don’t need much sun or fertilizer–just a little water on occasion should be enough for most herbs. Herb gardens are also great for those who don’t have a lot of space: herb plants can thrive in small pots or even as houseplants!