8 great benefits of building a spiral herb tower in the yard, creating the most eye-catching plant landscape

Growing vegetables or herbs in the yard is very common. Many people do not know that herbs also come in drought-tolerant and water-loving types. Lavender and rosemary are very afraid of too much water, while mint and basil love water. Planting them together is definitely not suitable, but you can set up some spiral herb towers.

The one above is a very classic spiral flower bed, shaped like a snail, looking very unique and natural. You can plant drought-loving plants at the top and some water-loving plants at the bottom. At the end of the spiral, you can also set up a small pool for growing aquatic plants such as water lilies.

The spiral herb tower looks just like a snail shell. It can save space in the yard very well. You can grow plants with different growth habits on it, and it has good drainage. The top of the spiral has good ventilation and sufficient light, while the lower part has appropriate shade and moist soil.

Spiral herb towers are generally made of bricks or stones. Inside the tower you can add some fertile, loose soil to ensure rapid plant growth. There are many benefits to making a spiral herb tower. Let's take a look at its merits below.

1. Provides different microclimates

On this small flower bed you can grow different plants. Light-loving and drought-tolerant plants can be planted at the top, while plants that like moisture and appropriately shaded conditions can be planted at the bottom, and you can even grow aquatic plants.

2. Growing herbs

This spiral herb tower is very suitable for growing herbs. You can plant some mint on it, which can prevent mint from spreading excessively in the yard and can limit its growth range.

For light-loving rosemary, lavender and sage, you can plant them at the top.

3. Optimizes water use efficiency

If you lack water there, you can make this spiral small flower bed early on, which can make full use of water. Water is poured directly onto the top of the spiral, and then the water slowly seeps down. You can also set up some drip systems on it to make your gardening life easier.

4. Geometric beauty

This herb tower shaped like a snail shell is itself a beautiful sight, pleasing to look at and becoming the focal point of the yard. Of course, you should choose suitable materials, preferably bricks or stone slabs.

5. Growing organic vegetables

Organic vegetables are becoming more and more expensive now, so we might as well grow some ourselves in the yard. As shown below, various herbs are planted together, such as common basil, rosemary, thyme and chives. You can sow and propagate them directly on it and keep harvesting.

6. Saves space

For friends with smaller yards, you can set up this spiral herb tower and grow different kinds of plants on it, which is good for arranging plants of different heights and growth habits.

7. Easy to maintain

For friends who do not like to bend over often when planting, this spiral herb tower can also help you, and it also counts as a rather unique flower bed.

Harvesting vegetables or flowers grown on the spiral herb tower is also relatively easy, and maintenance is simple. The soil added inside is also easy to replace, which is very helpful for carrying out gardening work.

8. Provides habitat space for beneficial organisms

Facts have shown that spiral herb towers are not only good for growing plants; the piled-up stones also easily attract some beneficial organisms, such as common mantises, lizards and toads. This spiral herb tower can attract these beneficial organisms and avoid pest outbreaks.

8. Growing different herbs

Once your spiral herb tower is built, you can choose to grow different herbs. At first, do not plant them too densely, because they will gradually grow and fill the whole space.

You can grow lavender, oregano, rosemary, sage and lemongrass at the top of the spiral tower; grow basil, cilantro, dill, thyme and tomatoes in the middle layer; grow chives, chamomile and parsley in the moist environment at the bottom; and grow mint, lemon balm, perilla and so on in the shaded and moist environment.