21 Vertical Garden Ideas That’ll Brighten Up Your Small Space
Don't limit your green space to the ground.
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Vertical gardens aren't just chic—they're also exceedingly practical. In any outdoor room or patio, but especially in small spaces, the ground is just a fraction of the available surface area to fill; walls and ceilings make up the difference. If you don’t have enough floor space for a garden or cluster of plants, consider creating a vertical garden that makes the most of a bare wall. Whether you plant it inside or outside, a vertical garden will give you the space you need to plant flowers, fresh herbs, succulents–you name it—in the tiniest of square footage. From upcycling an old dresser to the simple act of hanging a few pots, one of these DIY vertical garden ideas will surely speak to you.
Tin Can Fence Garden
Liven up a dull backyard fence with spray-painted tin-can planters. Choose a bright color and fill the cans with vibrant flowers. It'll instantly transform your yard.
Get the tutorial at Ciera Design.
Mason Jar Herb Garden
This DIY is much more satisfying to look at than a spice cabinet. You can grow all of your favorite herbs in a well-organized vertical garden made of mason jars and wood panels. Simply hang or lean them against a wall inside or outside.
Get the tutorial at Rebecca's Bird Gardens.
Lettuce Grow Farmstand
If you're looking to invest in a next-level vertical garden, consider this miracle planter. The self-watering, self-fertilizing farmstand can house up to 36 plants and comes with a pH testing kit and water pump so you can grow veggies, herbs, and leafy greens with ease.
SHOP NOW Lettuce Grow Farmstand, $348
Wooden Bead Hanging Planter
Try a wooden bead hanging planter to give your beloved plant a stylish surrounding. Use a pot that complements the light wood like this dark teal one that gives off ocean vibes.
SHOP NOW Wooden Bead Planter, $36
Plastic Pocket Planter
This vertical planter is so simple to create that you don't even need a tutorial. All you have to do is buy however many pockets you want and hang them in any way you desire.
SHOP NOW Plastic Wall Planter (Set of 3), $20
Curtain Rod Hanging Planters
Instead of simply attaching hanging planters to your ceiling, put them on a curtain rod or two to give them an elevated look. You can even put them in front of the windows in your kitchen, so they get good sunlight and are readily available if they contain any herbs for cooking.
SHOP NOW Yerbamala Designs Hanging Planter, $60
Iron Vertical Garden
Equal parts planter and wall art, this metal beauty features a ladder-like arrangement of six half-cylinder pots in a distressed gray finish that lends rough-hewn texture to cascading greens. It also comes with two vertical brackets for easy mounting.
SHOP NOW Abbate Iron Vertical Garden, $100
Clay Pot Vertical Garden
Add a little greenery to your balcony or sitting area with a clay pot vertical garden. Bonus: You can easily take them down in the winter or move them inside.
Get the tutorial at The Horicult.
Painted Pot Planter
Hang a cluster of painted pots for a super easy vertical garden. These $5 hanging planters were transformed with a little paint, sturdy rope, and washi tape.
Get the tutorial at Paper & Stitch.
Succulent Wall Planter
If succulents are your absolute favorite plant, you need to make a succulent wall planter. It'll add a nice, earthy touch to any room. Plus, this gives you an excuse to buy more succulents (not that you needed one!).
Get the tutorial at ProFlowers.
Letter Succulent Garden
Or if you're looking for something a little more personal, monogram your backyard with a succulent-filled vertical garden that's crafted to resemble your initial. To make even more of a statement, use multiple letters to spell out a calming phrase in soothing greenery.
SHOP NOW Monogram Succulent Vertical Garden, $89
Upcycled Dresser
Turn old dresser drawers–or even the whole dresser–into a cascading vertical garden. Use it to plant anything from veggies to your favorite flowers.
Get a tutorial at Earth911.
Wood Shelving Planters
Brighten up an old cement wall or dull fencing with tiered wood shelving planters. These weather- and rust-resistant versions by August Grove are also self-watering and have drainage holes that make them a low-maintenance option for even the black thumbs among us.
SHOP NOW 4-Tier Hanging Vertical Garden, $890
Wooden Floating Shelves Garden
Here's an unexpected take on the vertical garden trend. These floating shelves from West Elm are affordable and easy to install, and they're perfect for hosting succulents and other small potted plants. Stagger shelves of various sizes on an unfinished wall for a high-contrast look.
SHOP NOW Takara Live Edge Shelving, $79
Glass Hanging Terrarium
Fill a couple of glass hanging terrariums with anything including sand, dirt, succulents, various mosses, activated charcoal, rocks, small sticks, or bark. You can't go wrong!
SHOP NOW Small Glass Hanging Terrarium, $25
Stacked Crates
Making a vertical garden is as easy as stacking a few crates. Could you ask for an easier solution to your garden space problem? This one is perfect for those who want to get to the gardening part ASAP.
Get more information at Little Green Dot.
Brass Ring Planter
Looking to hang only one or two plants? This simple yet chic brass ring DIY planter is perfect for a succulent or small potted plant. People will surely ask where you bought it, and you can say with pride that you made it yourself!
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Lattice Vertical Garden
Use lattice to display self-climbing plants. Add it to a raised bed or planter box if you want to incorporate other plants and go all out with an irrigation system.
Get more information at The Micro Gardener.
Cloth Pocket Planter
Hang a cloth pocket planter on a fence or any wall that looks like it needs some love. Bonus: This one doesn't require much work besides adding the plants (which is the really fun part!).
SHOP NOW Cloth Pocket Vertical Garden, $25
Tipsy Pots Tower Planter
Make your pots look like they're defying gravity with a tipsy pot planter. It's a sculpture and vertical planter all in one. If your design style is whimsical, this would be the ideal addition to your home.
Get the tutorial at Instructables.
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