Meditererranean Herbs That Flourish In Poor Soils

If you have nutrient poor soil don’t despair, you have the beginnings of a great Mediterranean herb garden.Not only do Mediterranean herbs thrive in nutrient poor soils, they are drought tolerant, they don’t require much maintenance, most are perennial and they are flavourful and aromatic.
Some of the most common Mediterranean herbs are rosemary, thyme, oregano, and sage, all of which like the same growing conditions; full sun, sandy well draining soil, good circulation and a neutral pH. 
Here are four Mediterranean herbs you can grow in even the sandiest soil:

1. Rosemary - an evergreen must in the Mediterranean herb garden with it’s musky scent and needle-like foliage. Grows as beautiful shrub with pretty bluish-purple flowers and besides decorating the place, is extremely helpful in the spicing up wide variety of dishes and creating various spice blends.2. Thyme - another highly fragrant variety for a windowsill. Warm and slightly peppery flavour goes well with many dishes, salads, spice blends and makes a wonderful, soothing cup of tea. Grows as evergreen shrub and sets pretty white flowers. Blends well with rosemary and other mediterranean herbs.3. Oregano - oregano has a robust scent and taste. Its trailing habit makes it a good ground cover or spiller for containers.Goes well with meat dishes, marinates, blends well with variety of spices, including rosemary, thyme and sage. Beautiful companion to above mentioned rosemary and thyme.4. Sage - a low shrub with velvety foliage and a distinct aroma sage is wonderful in the garden or windowsill. Adds extra spark to meat and fish dishes, marinates, blends well with variety of herbs. Four well blending herbs for a tasteful and highly fragrant herb garden!