You can group herbs mainly by their preferred light, water, and soil conditions; once you do that, companion planting becomes much easier.

Key rule: group by growing needs

Most herbs like well‑drained soil and sun, but some want it hot and dry, while others prefer more moisture. Plant herbs with similar needs in the same pot/bed and keep “thugs” like mint in their own containers.

Mediterranean sun‑lovers (dry, poor soil)

These herbs like full sun, fairly dry, not very rich soil.

  • Rosemary, thyme, lavender, sage, hyssop, winter savory grow well together and enjoy hot, sunny, alkaline spots.
  • Thyme also pairs happily with other Mediterranean types and with fennel, coriander, tarragon, and borage in similar conditions.
  • Rosemary, lavender, and thyme make a classic trio for one sunny pot or corner of a herb bed.

Soft leafy herbs (moister, richer soil)

These are your “kitchen greens” that like more water and richer soil.

  • Parsley, chives, basil, coriander (cilantro), tarragon, and salad burnet can be planted together; they all appreciate similar, slightly moister conditions.
  • Parsley gets along particularly well with basil, chives, sage, lemon balm, rosemary, thyme, and lavender when space and moisture are balanced.
  • Lemon balm and borage generally mix well with a wide range of herbs and are flexible companions.

Easy combo ideas for one pot

Here are a few ready‑made mixes you can copy.

  • Lavender + rosemary + thyme for a sunny, drought‑tolerant “Mediterranean” pot.
  • Basil + tarragon + oregano as a tender, well‑watered culinary combo.
  • Parsley + sage + chives as an all‑purpose kitchen pot; parsley will also work with basil, lemon balm, rosemary, thyme, and lavender nearby.

Herbs to separate or handle with care

Some herbs are better on their own, even if they still like companions nearby.

  • Mint spreads aggressively and tends to take over, so keep it in its own pot even if grouped visually with other herbs.
  • Parsley should not be mixed directly with mints, because their growth habits compete and can stunt parsley.
  • Fennel is often grown slightly apart; while it can appear with some herbs, many gardeners prefer giving it its own space due to its strong presence.

Simple planting cheat‑sheet (HTML table)

Below is an HTML table you can reuse in a blog post or notes:

html

<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Herb</th>
      <th>Good companions</th>
      <th>Notes</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>Rosemary</td>
      <td>Thyme, lavender, sage, basil</td>
      <td>Sun, dry soil; pairs with other Mediterranean herbs.[web:1][web:4][web:7]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Thyme</td>
      <td>Rosemary, lavender, sage, fennel, coriander, tarragon, borage</td>
      <td>Loves sun and drainage; very flexible Mediterranean partner.[web:1]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Lavender</td>
      <td>Rosemary, thyme, sage</td>
      <td>Needs sun and relatively dry soil.[web:1][web:4]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Sage</td>
      <td>Rosemary, thyme, oregano, parsley, chives</td>
      <td>Enjoys sunny, well‑drained spots; improves near rosemary.[web:1][web:4][web:7]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Basil</td>
      <td>Parsley, chives, oregano, fennel, many other herbs</td>
      <td>Likes richer, moister soil; versatile companion.[web:1][web:2][web:7]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Parsley</td>
      <td>Chives, basil, coriander, tarragon, sage, lemon balm, rosemary, thyme, lavender</td>
      <td>Very adaptable but keep away from mint.[web:1][web:4][web:7]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Chives</td>
      <td>Parsley, basil, sage</td>
      <td>Tolerates slightly lower light than many herbs.[web:7]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Lemon balm</td>
      <td>Parsley, many other herbs</td>
      <td>Generally friendly companion; can spread, so trim regularly.[web:1][web:8]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Borage</td>
      <td>Most herbs</td>
      <td>Pollinator magnet; generous companion plant.[web:1][web:8]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Mint</td>
      <td>Other mints (in same pot)</td>
      <td>Very invasive; best grown in its own container.[web:7]</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

For your “Quick Scoop” post

If you’re writing about “what herbs can be planted together” as a trending spring‑gardening topic, you can frame it like this: this season, many home gardeners are turning tight balcony spaces into mini herb jungles by mixing compatible herbs in single planters, with Mediterranean mixes (rosemary–thyme–lavender) and soft leafy trios (parsley–sage–chives) among the most shared combinations in forums and social posts.

In short: match herbs by sunlight and water needs, keep mint in solitary confinement, and think in themed “flavor pots” – Italian, Mediterranean, or salad greens – so your containers look good and taste even better when you harvest.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.