Herb strip template

2x8 Narrow Herb Bed Plan

Use this for a small edge bed where regular picking is easy. Keep Mediterranean herbs slightly drier than basil and parsley.

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Bed size
8 x 2
Plants
9
Space range
7-42 sq ft

Plan setup

What this template assumes

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Bed footprint 16 sq ft

1 bed at 8 x 2 ft.

Site Zone 7B

Full sun, loam soil, medium water.

Estimated output Varies

Based on sourced yield rows where available; herbs and flowers may not have pound output.

Data coverage 6/6 spacing rows

6/6 plants have output ranges; 0 need extra risk review.

Plant list

Plants in this layout

Quantities are starting points. Use the Garden Planner to adjust spacing, layout, and risk checks.

Warm-season herb

Genovese basil

Annual herb / zones 4a-11a

Qty
2
Spacing
0.8-1.5 ft in-row x 1-2 ft rows
Yield
-
Risk
Seldom damaged / Not rated
Cool-season herb

Italian flat-leaf parsley

Biennial herb / zones 4a-10b

Qty
2
Spacing
0.5-1 ft in-row x 1-1.5 ft rows
Yield
-
Risk
Seldom damaged / Not rated
Dry-edge perennial herb

English thyme

Perennial herb / zones 5a-9b

Qty
1
Spacing
1-3 ft apart
Yield
-
Risk
Rarely damaged / Not rated
Perennial herb

Greek oregano

Perennial herb / zones 4a-10a

Qty
1
Spacing
1-3 ft apart
Yield
-
Risk
Rarely damaged / Not rated
Woody herb

Berggarten sage

Perennial herb / zones 4a-9a

Qty
1
Spacing
1-3 ft apart
Yield
-
Risk
Rarely damaged / Not rated
Succession herb

Bouquet dill

Annual herb / zones 3a-10b

Qty
2
Spacing
0.8-1.5 ft in-row x 1-2 ft rows
Yield
-
Risk
Seldom damaged / Not rated

Source trail

References behind this template

These are the common source families behind the plants in this layout. Individual plant pages keep their own source links and caveats.

12 template records NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox Reference basis for ornamental plant size, function, and right-plant-right-place screening. 12 template records Rutgers NJAES - Landscape Plants Rated by Deer Resistance Deer browsing categories used as planning cues; no plant is deer proof under heavy pressure. 6 template records Illinois Extension - Growing Vegetables in Containers Container vegetable guidance for matching container size, rooting depth, and plant density. 6 template records University of Maryland Extension - Types of Containers for Growing Vegetables Container volume guidance, including large vegetables and 25-30 gallon dwarf fruit tree containers. 3 template records K-State Extension Master Gardener Handbook - Herbaceous Plants Herbaceous spacing method based on mature plant form and height.

Useful supplies

Setup items for this plan

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Tools / Planting day

Hand trowel

Plant starts, herbs, flowers, bulbs, and smaller container plants at the right depth.

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Planning / Planting day

Plant labels

Track cultivar, planting date, and variety when comparing harvests or pollination partners.

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Watering / Planting day

Watering wand or can

Water new transplants gently without washing soil away from the crown or roots.

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Nutrition / During growth

Balanced garden fertilizer

Feed annual vegetables, herbs, flowers, and hungry container crops according to soil or label guidance.

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Soil / After planting

Organic mulch

Hold soil moisture, suppress weeds, moderate soil temperature, and protect shallow roots.

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Next step

Make it fit your yard

Templates are useful shortcuts, but ZIP, frost window, deer pressure, black walnut, and sun exposure still matter.

4x8 raised bed cropsCompare compact crops that make sense in a 32 sq ft bed. Zone 7 vegetablesBrowse Zone 7 kitchen crops with timing and spacing data. Deer-resistant plantsStart with plants that have better deer browsing cues.