Weeding good soil

I am aware that some people have mowed their lawns. I resisted. Instead, in the early evening, I chose to hoe and weed the patch I call my herbal garden. It has small box plants around it which should be pruned for cuttings to make new plants to fill the spaces.  The creeping thyme is not suitable for this patch but it prevails,  nor is the larger than I would like sage plant which is thriving. The rosemary and tarragon died.  The contained mint may or may not appear but if not it matters not as I have a variety that grows not far from the back garden within the lawn! Looks like I must find new herb plants!