The 20th Century herb garden combines these traditions, and it is valid to borrow what you want from each tradition. You can give each herb it's own bed, or you can grow them muddled together, it is totally up to you.
The main rule for an herb garden is that the design should function well from a practical point of view. Herbs were grown to be harvested, and even if you don't harvest your herbs, the design should still be governed by this rule. A 12 foot deep herb bed would be absurd. It might be a form of herbaceous border, but it wouldn't be an herb garden.
I have posted six designs for formal herb gardens.
If you are interested in herbs, you will want to visit Herb Gardening and Natural Health at Suite 101.
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