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Many garden enthusiasts with limited square footage often turn to herb gardens. Whether it’s a windowsill or a raised bed, these herb garden ideas will inspire you with visions. Before you know it, you’ll be harvesting your home-grown fresh rosemary, basil, and an array of other herbs. Ready to get started?
Herb Garden Ideas
Here are 10 different ways to set up an herb garden that fits your space and needs!
1. Wooden container herb garden
Wooden containers are portable and can function as centrepieces. The best part? You can build your own out of upcycled materials, such as salvaged boards or a crate. Design the container as you like, but be sure to include sections. It’s worth lining it with food-safe plastic, punctured with drainage holes, just in case the wood was chemically treated.
Five sections would suffice, so you can replant one herb without disturbing the rest of the planter.
2. Vertical pallet garden
Give an old wooden pallet a second chance at life by turning it into a small, vertical herb garden. You could even hang it on the wall to make the most of your small floor space. This DIY can guide you through the process; check it out if you’re interested! Again, watch for treated wood.
3. Indoor jar or cup garden
If you’re short on outdoor space for growing plants, your kitchen windowsill could save the day! Small jars or used cups should fit well and house your go-to herbs for cooking. Fill these containers with potting soil as you would with usual plant pots, and then sow the seeds.
Place them in a sunny window, and you’ll have fresh and aromatic flavours in your kitchen year-round.
If you’re short on outdoor space for growing plants, your kitchen windowsill could save the day! Small jars or used cups should fit well and house your go-to herb spices for cooking. Fill these containers with potting soil as you would with usual plant pots, and then sow the seeds. Place them in a sunny window, and you’ll have fresh and aromatic flavours in your kitchen year-round.
4. Hang the pots
If you only have space indoors, design your own ‘hanging’ garden using planks and cables. This not only saves space but also brings some colour to a plain wall. And wouldn’t it be nice to have natural, edible greenery near your kitchen?
Start building this custom-hanging herb garden using this DIY guide.
5. Tiered cedar planter
Tiered trough planters could be used inside or out for a great space-saving herb garden. Adding a tall lattice panel allows you to visually fill the height and maximise space. Source old cedar pieces, follow these helpful instructions and get building.
6. Vertically stacked planters
Get the most out of your space! Instead of spreading out, plant your herbs along the edges of stackable planters. The key is using a piece of rebar threaded through the drain holes in the bottom of the pots. You’ll need at least five pots of various sizes, potting soil, and your chosen herbs.
Starting with the largest pot, fill it 3/4 of the way with soil and place the rod in the centre. Plant your herbs along the outer edge, and repeat this process for all five pots. It’s as simple as that!
7. Herb tabletop garden
Make a potted centrepiece that brings herbs indoors! Choose a container you think would look lovely on your table, ideally with drainage holes. Set it on a tray or saucer to protect the tabletop from moisture and excess soil. Use a peat-free potting mix with a little perlite for drainage. Next, fill the pot, sow seeds or plant small herb starts, water thoroughly once, then let it drain and water sparingly thereafter.
Tip: Consider basil, known for its vibrant green leaves, and mint for a refreshing scent
8. Reuse the cans
Old cans are excellent pot alternatives. They’re easy to get hold of, they don’t cost much, and using them is a simple way to cut down on waste.
Drill drainage holes in the bottom of each can, fill them with potting soil, and plant your herbs. Paint them in vibrant colours or patterns for a personal touch. You can also hang them on a DIY pallet trellis for a vertical gardening approach.
9. Reuse your old shoe organiser
Running out of garden room? An old cloth shoe organiser will have you growing a vertical herb garden in no time—just add herbs of your choice. Make sure the rack can support the weight of the soil, water, plants, and the caddy itself.
Poke a few small holes in the bottom of each pouch if there’s not enough drainage in the fabric. Use a rod, hooks, or nails to hang on a fence or your balcony railing.
10. Grow herbs in a greenhouse or potting shed
A greenhouse lets you enjoy fresh herbs long after the outdoor season ends. Basil and parsley can keep going well into autumn. You can also get an early start in spring when the soil outside is still too cold. Even better, the steady warmth and light keep your herbs growing when the weather isn’t on your side. For winter growth, additional heat and light may be required.
A potting shed can be just as handy. You can use it to sow seeds, repot herbs, and keep delicate plants safe from frost or heavy rain. Having that shelter makes it easier to keep your herbs healthy and ready for the kitchen all year round.
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Herbs are great for beginner gardeners as they’re easy to grow and they take very little effort to get started. Plus, you won’t have to buy them from the supermarket anymore, just trim them from your own herb garden!
Hopefully, we’ve provided some useful ideas for planting your own herbs using the space you have to spare. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 01909 768840.
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