Herb Spirals
Herb spiral gardens originated in Europe centuries ago as an ingenious planting system for growing herbs. Originally a meter or more across, the design is built upon an Archimedean spiral shape, increasing the growing space to allow a number of herbs to be grown in a small area. The elegant design of the herb spiral helps to create different microclimates within the garden, providing optimal growing conditions for various herbs.
Benefits of an Herb Spiral
The spiral shape makes use of different soil depths which, when combined with proper soil preparation and planting, adjust moisture and help to create these microclimate zones of sun, shade, water, and soil. This leaves a drier zone at the top (perfect for hardy herbs) and a moist area at the bottom for water lovers. Optimal growth potential can now be more easily achieved for a diverse range of herbs, as well as flowers and vegetables.
