Gladiolus Care Mulching Guide for Desert Herb Gardens

Gardening infographic titled "Mulching Guide". PLANT CARE CARD archetype. Botanical illustration / cottage-garden aesthetic with botanically accurate mulch materials, herb garden beds, and arid/desert-adapted planting context. Pinterest cozy style, fresh garden green palette, clean editorial layout, soft textured background, tidy icon system. Feature a desert herb garden scene with raised beds and labeled botanical callouts showing proper mulching around herbs such as rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano, and basil, with accurate plant forms. Include 5-8 labeled callouts in English: mulch depth, best mulch types, keep mulch away from stems, watering retention, full sun note, desert heat protection, seasonal refresh timing, edible herb bed safety note. Clearly label edible herbs as edible where relevant; label any toxic plant if shown. Include water / light / season / soil cues with simple icons. Avoid pesticide brand logos, avoid specific GMO recommendations, no watermark. All text MUST be written in English (array). Every heading, label, caption, legend and metric name in the image must be in English — not English. Spell each English word correctly using English characters and diacritics. Numbers stay as digits, no watermarks Botanically accurate plant forms. No pesticide brand logos, no specific GMO recommendations. Edible / toxic plants must be correctly labeled where relevant.