Rather than turning over your soil and disturbing dormant weed seeds, Quinney suggests taking a "no-dig" approach to garden ...

Let creeping thyme (Thymus praecox and Thymus serpyllum) and oregano (Origanum vulgare) cover the spots between your flowers.

Transforming a simple fence line into a charming, fragrant herb and flower border is easier than you might think.

"It does equally well in a sunny or shady perennial bed, as long as it ... with its vast number of tiny flowers. If you love aromatic ground covers, creeping thyme will be a splendid addition ...