The vertical herb garden layout is a type of garden layout that is space efficient and can accommodate many herbs without taking up too much space. You can even make any smooth wall or even an ugly wall look better by covering it up, and the fresh herb display will be seen by anyone who walks through your house. Aside from making any wall look its best, space efficient, this one accommodates a lot of herbs, even with a very tight space, this brings environmental benefits as well.
If you are considering doing an herb garden at home, why not consider a vertical herb garden design?
Environmental benefits of vertical herb garden design
Water conservation
One of the greatest environmental benefits of a vertical herb garden design is that it can aid in water management or conservation. For people who have no idea why a vertical herb garden can conserve water, it is because it uses a drip irrigation system. This means that any excess water from the uppermost part of the herb garden drips onto all the herbs in the lower part of the garden. And if there is any excess water, it is collected by a water bucket or tray under the herb garden and can be recycled and used again in the vertical garden.
Less insect infestation
Pests cannot access or approach your herbs, as they all grow vertically. However, there are times when pests can still get around even though they can’t create serious pest problems. You no longer have to use insecticides or pesticides in eradicating pests as you won’t have any pest problems in the first place.
Lower risk of mold, mildew, and other diseases
Since a vertical herb garden is placed outdoors with good air circulation and a good source of sunlight, herbs have a lower risk of mold, mildew and other disease growth.
Improve Air Quality
Herbs and other plants are natural air filters. Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air and exchange oxygen. Aside from taking in carbon dioxide, herbs and other plants also filter the air of air pollutants. Having a vertical herb garden or even other types of garden at home can help make the air that you and your whole family breathe cleaner and fresher.
