Simple No-Dig Herb Border Beds for the Garden

Now it is time to add a nice layer of topsoil to the top of the prepared cardboard. Shoot for at least 4 to 6 inches of topsoil. For plants that need more rich soil, try to add between 6 and 10 inches of topsoil, and possibly some aged manure.

Because we are planting herbs in these new border beds, the soil does not need to be super well fertilized or thick. Herbs tend to thrive in less than ideal soil. They don’t need too much extra nutrients to grow well. In fact, many herbs prefer rocky, dry soil.