I’ve always wanted an indoor herb garden, but I don’t want to take up valuable counter space with it. Luckily, there are some clever ways to create vertical herb gardens in your home.
From repurposing ladders and kitchen cabinets to hanging planters from the ceiling here’s how you can start growing your own herbs without taking up any precious floor space:
Sure, here is the takeaway table:
| Tips for Planting a Vertical Herb Garden |
|---|
| Choose the right soil for container gardening |
| Keep pests out of your herb garden |
| Use a lawn roller to prepare your lawn for gardening |
| Fertilize your herbs for healthy growth |
| Learn about the essential tools needed for herb gardening |
Hanging Herb Planter
Hanging herb planters are great for small spaces, such as your kitchen or bathroom. Hang them from a wall or rail and enjoy the fresh herbs that come with it.
To make a hanging planter, you’ll need:
- 1 wooden board, at least 3 feet long and 2 feet wide
- 1 piece of rope or twine long enough to hang the planter from wherever you want to hang it (you can also use chain)
- A drill with a screw bit large enough to accommodate the size of your screws (6-8 inches)
Planting herbs in containers can be tricky, but choosing the right soil can help your herbs grow healthy and strong. Check out our recommendations for the type of soil you need for container gardening to ensure the best environment for your vertical herb garden.
Repurpose Your Ladder
Buy a picket fence or garden fence to mount the ladder on.
Measure the height of your wall, and then measure how tall your ladder will be when it is propped up against it, with one end on the ground and one end resting on your wall.
Use these measurements to cut a piece of wood that will fit into where the ladder leans against your wall, at least as wide as both sides of the ladder are long (so if they’re 2 feet long each side, use two 2’x4′ boards) plus an inch or two extra (so say 2’x5′ or 3′).
You can get away with using thinner wood if you’d like and even just by attaching two pieces together at right angles if needed but making sure that there’s enough room underneath for some plants is important because otherwise they won’t grow very well!
Creative Ideas to Repurpose Your Ladder:
| Idea | Description |
|---|---|
| Shelf | Repurpose your ladder as a shelf, to display books, plants, and other items in a stylish way. |
| Towel Rack | Hang towels on the rungs of your ladder with hooks to create a rustic and functional bathroom towel rack. |
| Garden Trellis | Use your ladder as a support structure for climbing plants, such as ivy, that can grow along the rungs. |
| Bedside Table | Use a shorter step ladder, with a flat top, as a bedside table to hold books, lamps, or even as a laptop stand. |
| Pot Rack | Suspend pots and pans from the rungs of your ladder, which could be perfect for a kitchen with limited storage space. |
Tic-Tac-Toe Herb Wall
The first thing to do is decide how large you want your vertical herb garden to be. Measure the area where you plan on hanging it and add a few inches on each side of the chalkboard surface.
If you’re purchasing new hardware, make sure that there will be enough room between the top of your board and its frame.
You might also consider including additional space for hanging hooks in case you find yourself needing them later down the line!
When hanging from an existing structure rather than mounting directly onto a wall or fence post, take into consideration how many nails/screws need to go through wood siding or other material before hitting studs inside your home (e.g., “studs”).
This may require drilling holes at various points along both sides of each board if there are no other solid supports nearby…and remember: drilling holes through drywall will require covering them with spray adhesive before painting over them entirely with chalkboard paint!
One of the challenges of herb gardening is keeping pests away from your plants. For helpful tips on keeping your herb garden pest-free, check out our guide on how to keep pests out of herb garden to learn natural ways to prevent infestation.
Kitchen Herb Garden Wall
Hanging basket: Hanging baskets are great for small spaces and adding some color to your home. Try this hanging herb garden that’s perfect for beginners or anyone who doesn’t have a lot of gardening experience.
Wall-mounted planter: If you don’t have any outdoor space, don’t worry! You can still grow your own herbs indoors with a wall-mounted planter. This is an easy option if you want to grow vegetables like tomatoes or cucumbers indoors all year round too!
Old ladder: Got an old ladder that’s been sitting around the garage? Turn it into an herb garden! In just ten minutes, it would be ready to use!
Cedar wood pallet: Pallets are great materials for building stuff like shelves or tables because they’re durable and inexpensive—but did you also know they make great planters too?
Just cut off whatever part of the pallet isn’t needed (usually just one side), drill holes into each end so water drains out easily (you can even add drainage holes before cutting), and then fill with soil mix until full enough so plants sit above ground level but not so much that they spill over when watered; then plant away!
This is especially handy if there’s no good sunlight where you live since these will absorb light from every direction thanks to their slatted sides.”
Hanging Basket Herb Garden Ideas:
| Idea | Description |
|---|---|
| Classic Basket | Use a classic basket to grow herbs, as they will cascade down and fill the space with greenery and fragrance. |
| Metal Bucket | Repurpose an old metal bucket as a herb garden basket, which will give a rustic look and feel to your space. |
| Upcycled Coffee Can | Use an upcycled coffee can, making drainage holes in the bottom, and fill with soil and herbs to create a simple yet chic hanging basket. |
| Woven Basket | Choose a woven basket to add some texture and interest to your hanging herb garden. |
| Macrame Container | Use a macrame container to hang your herb garden for a bohemian look, which can be customized with colorful strings and beads. |
DIY Wood Pallet Vertical Garden
You can make a vertical herb garden from a variety of materials. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
DIY Wood Pallet Vertical Herb Garden: This idea is perfect for anyone who has large amounts of pallets lying around or knows someone who does. The pallets will need to be cleaned and sanded down before you start planting, but once that’s done, this is an affordable option that won’t take up much space in your yard or home.
Cedar Wall Planter Box Vertical Herb Garden: If you want more control over how your herbs look, consider making one out of cedar planks and attaching it to the side of your house or garage wall with some brackets (available at any hardware store).
You could even paint the wood if desired! That way all you have to do is fill it with soil and plant whatever herb combination works best for your needs—and voila!
A beautiful garden right outside your backdoor that also saves money on buying herbs at grocery stores each week since they’ll be right there waiting for harvest time!
Mason Jar Vertical Herb Garden: One way people think about using mason jars instead is by buying smaller versions from dollar stores so they’re easier on their wallets (if only!) while still having control over what kind of plants go inside them without taking up too much space indoors either because after all we’re talking about going vertical here not horizontal so why not try something new?
Preparing your lawn for your vertical herb garden is an important step for healthy growth. Learn how to use a lawn roller effectively with our guide on how to fill a lawn roller to ensure that your lawn is ready for planting herbs.
DIY Recycled Pallet Herb Garden
To make your own vertical herb garden, you’ll need:
- 4 x 6 pallet wood
- a drill and bits (to create holes for plants)
- a hammer or mallet (to hammer in the nails)
Once you have these supplies, follow these steps:
Hammer in nails along each side of the pallet wood at 2-inch intervals. Use about six nails per board and space them evenly apart so that they’re easy for plant roots to grow through. The number of nails you use will depend on how big your vertical herb garden is going to be.
Drill holes in each corner of each board using a drill bit slightly smaller than the thickness of your plants’ stems or branches; this will help keep them upright once they’re planted inside!
If they lean over too much when they’re growing up the sides of their support beams/new patio decking material then it won’t look very nice at all – so don’t forget this step!
Tiered Herb Garden
To make a tiered herb garden, you’ll need to use different pots. Choose any size of pot that you’d like, but the bigger the pot, the more herbs you can grow.
The best place to find these pots is at your local thrift store or garage sale—they’re often marked down because they don’t sell as well.
You’ll also need some soil and peat moss (or another kind of loose compost) to fill up your pots with! If you want to get fancy with it, go ahead and add some fertilizer for better growth rates as well!
When planting your herbs in each level of this tiered herb garden:
- Start by adding some soil mix into one side of all three pots
- Fill each pot halfway with water and let them drain before adding more soil mix until full (just be sure not too much!) The last thing we need here is soggy roots!
Fertilizing your herbs is essential for maximum growth and to get a healthy yield. Learn how to fertilize your lawn and your vertical herb garden with our guide on how to fertilize your lawn yourself to make sure your herbs get the nutrients they need.
Tiered Cedar Wall Planter Box
The Tiered Cedar Wall Planter Box is the perfect way to add some greenery to your home. If you want to grow an herb garden on a patio or deck, this is the herb planter box for you!
- What You Need:
To get started, here’s what you need:
- One 3x6x12 Cedar Tiered Wall Planter Box Kit (includes hardware)
- Round Trowel or Spade/Shovel (for loosening soil and digging out holes)
- How To Make A Tiered Cedar Wall Planter Box:
First things first—you can’t plant anything in this planter box until you assemble it! We recommend that before you begin making the tiered cedar wall planter box, lay all of your supplies flat on the ground so that they are easy to reach as needed during assembly.
Then follow these steps: 1) Stand up one side board from each corner of where two sides meet together; 2) Secure each corner with 2 screws using pre-drilled holes 3) Repeat step 2 for opposite side 4) Repeat steps 1 through 3 until completed
Mason Jar Indoor Herb Garden
Do you want to grow your own herbs, but don’t have much space? Maybe you’re looking for a way to bring the outdoors in.
Look no further: the mason jar indoor herb garden is here! It’s just as easy as it sounds—all you need are mason jars, soil and plants (obviously). Follow these steps for making your very own DIY herb garden…
First things first: gather all of your supplies together and make sure they’re clean
Add soil at the bottom of each jar; this will help keep moisture in there longer and make sure everything is growing well!3.
Plant seeds or cuttings in the jars; herbs like mint or parsley can be grown from seed but others should be planted via cutting so they’ll take root quickly without having to wait too long before they start sprouting
If you’re new to herb gardening and don’t know where to start, check out our comprehensive guide on what are the tools of gardening to learn about the different types of tools you need for planting, cultivating, and harvesting your vertical herb garden. Having the right tools will make the whole process easier and more effective.
Mason Jar Succulent Herb Garden
A great way to grow herbs vertically is by using mason jars.
You can use any type of jar that has a lid, but mason jars are particularly well-suited for this task because they’re relatively durable and easy to find. They also come in an array of sizes, allowing you to choose the one that fits your needs best.
For example, if you have limited space on your windowsill or table, consider using smaller jars such as small jam jars or even some empty teacups!
For bigger plants like rosemary or mint (which will require more space), look into larger glass containers like pickle bottles or wine bottles with their original labels removed (so that they don’t interfere with plant growth).
If you do choose these larger containers be sure not fill them all the way—you want a few inches between soil level and container rim so water doesn’t get trapped inside when watering—and keep them off surfaces where they could tip over easily due to weight distribution issues caused by their heavy lids’ weight being offset slightly southward from center balance point due to having something heavy inside them (like dirt).
Conclusion
The bottom line is that the vertical herb garden is a great way to add some greenery to your home, and you don’t have to spend a lot of money on it.
The best part about creating one for yourself is that there are so many options available when it comes time for planting!
You can find them at most hardware stores or even make them yourself using recycled materials from around the house.
If none of these ideas appeal to you but still want something simple yet beautiful we highly recommend using hanging baskets with some herbs inside which will give off an aroma throughout your house while also providing fresh nutrients
Further Reading:
If you’re interested in learning more about building and maintaining a vertical herb garden, check out these helpful resources:
BHG Australia provides a comprehensive guide on how to create a vertical herb garden with practical tips and advice.
Easy Vertical Gardening offers information on types of vertical gardens with a focus on growing a vertical herb garden, including how to choose plants and containers.
Gardeners Oasis provides various vertical herb garden ideas and inspiration for different types of gardeners and spaces.
FAQs
What is a vertical herb garden?
A vertical herb garden is a type of garden that makes use of vertical space by growing herbs in a tall structure or container.
What are the benefits of a vertical herb garden?
A vertical herb garden provides a space-saving solution for growing herbs and allows for greater accessibility and visual appeal. It also has the added benefit of being able to keep herbs at eye level for easy maintenance.
What kind of herbs can be grown in a vertical herb garden?
A wide variety of herbs can be grown in a vertical herb garden, including basil, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and mint.
How do you water a vertical herb garden?
Watering a vertical herb garden can be done either from the top or bottom, depending on the type of container used. It’s important to water regularly and ensure that excess water can drain away to avoid overwatering.
How much sunlight does a vertical herb garden need?
Most herbs need six hours of sunlight per day, so it’s important to choose a location for your vertical herb garden that gets enough sunlight. You may need to move the garden or rotate the containers based on changes in sunlight throughout the day.
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