06/16/2020 / By Mary Miller
If you want to grow your own produce but have limited space to do so, consider building your very own herb spiral. Instead of having a regular garden bed, why not have a garden bed that winds around itself in order to maximize space and resources? Here’s what you need to know about building your very own herb spiral. (h/t TheHomesteadingHippy.com)
As the name implies, an herb spiral is a spiral-shaped garden design or fixture. Herb spirals offer many benefits, such as allowing you easier access to the different plants and providing each individual plant with its own specialized micro-climate to best suit its needs. Because an herb spiral slopes downward evenly from the highest point at the center to the bottom, it utilizes the natural force of gravity to maximize the flow of water. As a result, water pools down at the bottom area of the spiral, which is ideal for moisture-loving herbs. This leaves the soil at the top center of the spiral an excellent planting spot for herbs that thrive in drier soils. Additionally, an herb spiral utilizes its own distinct shape to provide the herbs with partial shade, as well as shelter from the wind. (Related:15 Reasons a permaculture herb spiral lets you practice sustainable gardening in urban or country settings.)
Using 1 m of string to mark the perimeter of your herb spiral, you can create an herb spiral with a diameter ranging from 1.5 to 2 m. Feel free to adjust the measurements as necessary, depending on your plants’ needs.
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Once you have completed the steps, you should have easy access to all 360 degrees of your herb spiral, allowing you to give each individual plant the care and attention it needs. For more gardening tips, visit HomeGardeningNews.com.
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