Vertical gardening is a great idea for people with little space, who don’t have room for a garden, but want to decorate an outdoor space with greenery. Vertical gardens take up less space, are easier to harvest, and easier to maintain. Here are 10 great ideas for vertical gardening that would save you a lot of space.
1. PVC Strawberry Planter
This PVC pipe vertical planter is a great way to grow strawberries. (DIY instructions: Craftsy)
2. Hanging Basket Garden
Hanging baskets are perfect for small or large spaces. You can use all kinds of plants, so it’s easy to create interesting and colorful displays. (DIY instructions: A Beautiful Mess)
3. Repurpose Gutters into Hanging Planters
If you have pieces of old rain gutter lying around, use them to create a sustainable and low cost vertical garden. (DIY instructions: The Biggest Much)
4. Terra Cotta Flower Tower
Create a stunning flower tower using simple terracotta pots. Perfect for a little decoration at your house door, or as a centerpiece in your backyard. (DIY instructions: Dengarden)
5. Shoe Rack Garden
Turn an ordinary over-the-door hanging shoe rack into a set of pocket planters and decorate the wall near a porch or patio. (via Instructables)
6. Vertical Pallet Garden
The simple design allows it to easily lean against the house, or against the fence. (DIY instructions: Kelly Moore Bag)
7. Ladder Garden
You could also place smaller pots on the rungs of a ladder if you have one available. (via Grasshopper Art)
8. Mason Jar Garden
Grow your own herb garden right in your kitchen. It’s the perfect container garden for herb lovers-especially if you are short on space in your yard. (DIY instructions: Camille Styles)
9. Multi-Tiered Wine Barrel Planter
Cut an old wine barrel into sections to create a tiered planter for succulents, perennials, or anything you want. (DIY instructions: Centsational Girl)
10. Vertical Garden Pyramid Tower
This unique design will add beauty to your outdoor space while being functional. (DIY instructions: RemoveandReplace)