Shortcuts to the perfect herb garden

Whether they are being used in herb tea or in a relaxing bubble bath, herbs really are genuine all-rounders. Herbs from your own herb garden are even more beneficial for body and soul. Creating your own herb garden is easier than you think.

Short cuts for the perfect herb garden

Popular structures for herb gardens are the herb triangle or spiral: Both are ideal for cultivation, allowing you to cultivate herbs in different types of soil and even in the most limited of spaces.

The perfect form for profusion of herbs!

Ursula Richterich’s recommendation is to construct your own herb spiral. This is a small, three-dimensional spiral elevated approx. one meter above ground and made from soil and rocks. The herb spiral is not suitable for balconies, where the space would be too restricted. Here, it is better to use herb boxes.

Frequently asked questions

When?

Construct your herb spiral in spring or autumn.

Where?

Ideally, you should choose an easily accessible area not too far from the entrance to your kitchen – so you do not get muddy feet! The site you choose should also be sunny.

What is the best construction material?

The foundation of the spiral can be built using coarse rocks, gravel, or building rubble, which you should pile about 80 centimeters above level ground. It is best to use natural stone for the walls of the spiral. A space of about 60 cm should be left between the walls of the spiral. Once you have built up the stonewall layers, you can cover the base with 20 to 30 centimeters of soil.

Frequently asked questions

What type of soil?

Which herbs?

• For the upper, very sunny and sandy level: Use Mediterranean herbs such as thyme, sage or rosemary.
• On the middle, slightly shadier level: Use undemanding herbs such as lemon mint, oregano, mallow, chamomile or chervil.
• At the bottom: Moisture-loving herbs are best such as chives or parsley.
• You can also cultivate nasturtiums in the wall crevices.

Frequently asked questions

Which herbs should be avoided?

Ursula Richterich’s top tip:

Spray your herbs every two weeks with an infusion of horsetail to deter pests and strengthen the herbs’ “immune system”.