As you embark on this journey, prepare to be amazed by the creative ways you can cultivate a functional and beautiful herb garden, even in the most limited spaces. From repurposed office supplies to upcycled metal boxes, these nine ingenious DIY vertical garden ideas will inspire you to think beyond traditional gardening methods. Let’s dive in!
“In the garden, every seed sown is a journey of discovery, every blossom a canvas of nature’s artistry.” – Unknown
1. Hanging Shoe-Organizer Garden
This simple, inexpensive version of a vertical garden is from Farm and Foundry. Your shoe collection is about to get real messy because you’re going to want to repurpose that over-the-door canvas pocket organizer into an incredible living wall planter. You get the look of a fancy high-end wall pocket planter for a fraction of the cost.
“Gardening is the art that uses flowers and plants as paint, and the soil and sky as canvas.” – Elizabeth Murray
2. Vertical Herb Tower
Elevate your herb garden with this stunning vertical herb tower. Crafted from repurposed wooden crates or pallets, this tower not only adds visual interest but also maximizes your growing space. Arrange your favorite herbs in a visually appealing pattern and watch as your garden flourishes.
Keep exploring, as there are more captivating ideas awaiting!
“In every gardener’s heart, a creative vision blooms, waiting to be nurtured and admired.” – Unknown
3. Upcycled Metal Ammunition-Box Herb Garden
In this upcycled masterpiece from Ryan Benoit of The Horticult, old metal ammunition boxes are suspended from chains, then planted with herbs. For a similar look, try repurposing metal mailboxes or file boxes by drilling holes into their sides and using bolts to attach them to the chains.
“Gardening is the art of creating a living canvas, where every brushstroke is a plant, and every color a bloom.” – Unknown
4. Succulent Vertical Garden
Not only for herbs, but you can also create a stunning vertical garden with succulents. Arrange them in a visually appealing pattern on a vertical planter made from wood or metal. This unique and low-maintenance garden will add a touch of natural beauty to any indoor or outdoor space.
The creativity continues, so keep reading to discover more inspiring ideas!
“In the garden, every day is a blank canvas, waiting to be painted with the colors of nature’s palette.” – Unknown
5. Wall-Mounted Pipe-and-Metal Hanging Planters
These industrial-style beauties are the vision of Erin Hatzis’ blog. The hanging metal trough planters were a store-bought find, but you can easily get a similar aesthetic using small sections of galvanized gutters strung up with natural sisal rope. Both of these materials can be found at your local home improvement center, where you’re going to be headed, anyway, for some galvanized pipe to hang your planters from.
“Gardening is not just a hobby; it’s an art form, a way of expressing one’s creativity and love for nature.” – Unknown
6. Macrame Hanging Planter
Embrace the boho-chic trend with a macrame hanging planter for your herbs. This intricate yet simple design adds a touch of whimsy to your vertical garden while providing a stylish way to display your herbs. Customize the colors and patterns to suit your personal style.
As you continue to explore, let your creativity soar and envision the possibilities…
“In the garden, every leaf is a brushstroke, every petal a burst of color, and every stem a line of poetry.” – Unknown
7. Hanging Shelves with Terra-Cotta Pots
This simple and striking DIY project, created by HomeMade Modern, is such a unique vertical display for an easy herb garden. Circular holes are drilled through inexpensive pine boards (with a 4-inch hole saw) to accommodate the pots, then the whole thing is strung up by rope and zip ties. Make one of your own vertical herb gardens by checking out the full DIY tutorial from HomeMade Modern.
“Gardening is an art that transcends time and space, connecting us to the rhythms of nature and the beauty of life.” – Unknown
8. Magnetic Herb Garden
For those with limited wall space, a magnetic herb garden is the perfect solution. Attach magnetic strips to the back of small pots or containers, and voila! You can arrange your herbs in any pattern you desire on a magnetic surface, creating a functional and visually appealing vertical garden.
The inspiration keeps flowing, so keep reading to unveil more creative ideas!
“In the garden, every seed is a promise, every blossom a masterpiece, and every harvest a celebration of life.” – Unknown
9. Hanging Paint-Can Herb Garden
Sometimes a vertical garden is as simple and sweet as figuring out a clever way to hang some adorable pots. Check out this DIY Paint Can Herb Garden from Simple Stylings. Quart-size paint cans get new life with a geometric dash of aqua paint, then hung from super simple dock cleat hangers. Find everything you need for this brilliant project at your local home improvement store.
“Gardening is not just a hobby; it’s a form of art, where nature is the canvas, and the gardener is the artist.” – Unknown
10. Stackable Herb Planter
Maximize your growing space with a stackable herb planter. These planters are designed to stack vertically, allowing you to grow a variety of herbs in a compact space. Choose from various materials, such as wood, metal, or even recycled plastic containers, to create a unique and eco-friendly vertical garden.
As you near the end of this captivating journey, let the possibilities continue to inspire you…
“In the garden, every seed is a promise, every blossom a masterpiece, and every harvest a celebration of life.” – Unknown
11. Repurposed Spice Rack Herb Garden
Have you ever seen those inexpensive white wire spice racks that are meant to hang from the back of your pantry door? Well, garden writer Chris McLaughlin of the blog Laughing Crow & Co found one at a yard sale for three bucks and decided it needed to be a vertical herb planter: STAT. You can find out more about this and her other vertical gardening ideas in her book Vertical Vegetable Gardening (Alpha Books).
“Gardening is the art of creation, where every plant is a brushstroke, and every garden is a masterpiece.” – Unknown
12. PVC Pipe Vertical Garden
For a modern and industrial twist, consider creating a vertical garden using PVC pipes. This DIY project is not only budget-friendly but also versatile, allowing you to customize the size and shape to fit your space. Paint the pipes in vibrant colors or leave them au naturel for a sleek and minimalist look.
“In the garden, every moment is a masterpiece, every breath a symphony, and every creation a work of art.” – Unknown
13. Freestanding Hanging Gutter Herb Planter
What if you need to plant vertically but you don’t have a wall to do it on? Her Tool Belt has it all figured out with this adorable DIY hanging gutter herb planter. Brightly painted vinyl gutters make perfect planters when suspended by colorful rope from an easy-to-build wooden frame. Kick up the charm by adding a hand-painted Fresh Herb sign and plant markers.
“Gardening is a form of art that connects us to the rhythms of nature and the beauty of life.” – Unknown
14. Leaning Trellis with Hanging Bucket Garden
This easy-to-build and versatile leaning vertical garden structure is such an eye-catcher. It is made simply from trellis wood pieces screwed together into a grid, with colorfully painted bucket pots then hung in each grid square from an S hook. If the whole thing is placed over a plantable spot, you could even take it one step further and grow vines up it.
“In the garden, every moment is a masterpiece, every breath a symphony, and every creation a work of art.” – Unknown
15. Repurposed Hanging File-Organizer Garden
Sometimes, office supplies can make for some unexpectedly awesome planters. Case in point: this adorable vertical veggie garden in a hanging file organizer from Inspired by Charm. Lining the wire compartments with hanging basket liners makes them perfect for filing your herbs (see what we did there?! Sorry, not sorry). See more of this easy and stunning project on Inspired by Charm.
“Gardening is the art of transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary oases of beauty and life.” – Unknown
No matter which DIY vertical garden idea you choose, the possibilities for fresh herbs are endless. Let your creativity flourish and transform your limited space into a thriving urban oasis. Happy gardening!
