Texas Gardening: Herbs in Texas?, 1 by podster

podster wrote:
So speaking of the fading thymes... this summer I lost all the thyme, the better part of the marjoram, most of a delicate variegated pineapple mint (saved a few cuttings) and again ~ the ornamental oregano. I love that plant and am struggling to succeed with it. It has lasted better this year than last. I still have a few live stems. GRRRRrrrrr.

I know this problem is not unique to me ~ so does anyone have any thoughts or ideas on how to prevent this? Assistance will be appreciated!

Ornamental oregano ~ Kents Beauty