If you live in a city and have a small space to grow plants, these beautiful vertical gardening ideas can come in handy.
If you are running out of garden space, vertical gardening is the genius solution that will let you grow more in a very limited space. From upcycled wonders to chic space-savers, these ideas will turn any wall, fence, or corner into a lush green haven.
Vertical Gardening Ideas for Small Gardens
1. Vertical Lettuce Planter
If you love to grow lettuce, herbs, or other green leafy vegetables, this project is for you. With minimal space and effort, make this vertical planter. This simple project can be completed before lunchtime. Check out the tutorial here.
2. Vertical Pallet Planter
You can have different types of plants (herbs, salad greens or ornamentals) growing in a limited space you have, this way. Here are a few more ideas using pallets in the garden.
Also Read: How to Make a Pallet Planter
3. DIY Trellis Planter Holder
She had two trellises and she found an idea! Attaching them to the windows can make the dull wall interesting and she could save her plants (herbs) from her daughter who loved to pick and throw the leaves. Here’s what she had done!
You can do something similar in your balcony garden, too.
4. Pallet Container Holder
Arrange a pallet board and hang several pots on it and place on your balcony, where it will receive some sun. It’s easy! And the best part is it will create plenty of vertical space.
5. DIY Stacked Planter
This DIY stacked planter can spruce up any boring place of your garden. It is quick and easy to make and only requires 5 terracotta pots of different sizes, a few of your favorite plants, a center rod, and potting soil. Here is the tutorial.
6. Vertical Picture Frame Planter
A cool idea for your balcony garden to make it greener, you can also hang a wall planter like this in your room. See the step by step tutorial on our website.
7. Vertical Pot Holder From Pallet Planks
Dismantle a pallet board and separate the pallet planks; nail them on to the wall and fix the pots. Simple!
8. DIY Herb Planter
You can learn how to do this on Ginger Snap Crafts. They have used cedar boards and a few other items to build this.
9. Hanging Garden For Apartments
If you live in an apartment then every inch of space is precious for you and having a vertical hanging garden like this can greatly add more planting space to your urban container garden. To see the tutorial, visit this site.
10. Hanging Gutter Garden
If you have a small patio, balcony, or roof garden, make a hanging gutter garden like this one to grow a lot of plants. See more vertical garden ideas for Balcony.
11. Arrange shelves to keep pots
If possible arrange old shelves or something so that you can keep your pots there, this will also create a lot of space in your tiny garden.
12. Hanging Terracotta Planters
No problem if you don’t have a big outdoor area you can still create a lot of space with the help of vertical gardening. A tutorial is available here.
13. Cool Vertical Garden
Buy a cool vertical garden like this or if you have great DIY skills, make one for yourself. You can also arrange small but useful gardening tools and watering can in it.
14. Staircase Plant Stand
Perfect for city people who have balconies, roofs or terraces as an only outdoor space. You can keep containers on there and grow flowers or herbs.
15. Iron Grid Pot Holder
You can make a grid like this by welding the iron rods or weave them by any other method so that you’ll be able to hang the pots. You can paint that too in your favorite color.
16. Mason Jar Herb Garden
Have some mason jars and wooden boards? Make a herb garden like this. One of its kind tutorials is available here.
17. Hanging Plastic Bottle Garden Wall
It is a genius vertical garden that uses recycled plastic bottles hung horizontally to grow herbs and leafy greens on a wall. This is ideal for tight spaces and urban balconies. Learn how to recreate this DIY here.
18. Tiered Wooden Pyramid Planter
This pyramid planter features stacked wooden tiers, which provide multiple levels for growing herbs and leafy greens in a compact footprint. It is best to maximize vertical space beautifully while providing each plant with plenty of sunlight and airflow.
19. Wall-Mounted Wooden Box Planters
Perfect for trailing plants, flowers, or herbs, this idea can turn an empty wall into a lush, living backdrop with minimal floor space needed.
20. Spiral Staircase Plant Stand
The spiral staircase-style stand cleverly displays potted plants in a compact, vertical layout. It’s great for showcasing your succulents or small pots in a tiered focal point.
21. Hydro Wall Using PVC Pipes
You can turn simple PVC pipes into a lush vertical lettuce garden—perfect for maximizing small garden walls. With a connected layout, it mimics a mini hydroponic system!
22. Hanging Bucket Garden on Wire Lines
Who needs walls when you can grow vertically on wires? These hanging metal buckets create a floating garden vibe, perfect for herbs, strawberries, or compact veggies.
23. Colorful Crate Vertical Garden
Brighten up dull fences with this playful setup using painted wooden crates stacked at varying heights. It’s a fun, DIY-friendly idea that adds color while giving you tons of planting space.
24. Hanging Denim Pockets
Repurposed denim pockets can make quirky and stylish planters for herbs like basil and parsley. This upcycled vertical setup is perfect for tight kitchen corners or balconies. Here is more about this idea.
25. Upcycled Door Herb Planter
Your old door can get a new life as a vertical herb garden with tin can planters attached to its grid panels. This is a charming way to grow fresh herbs in a tiny space.
26. Hanging Basket Tower Garden
These woven baskets suspended by ropes form a stylish, cascading garden that’s perfect for herbs, flowers, or trailing plants. It adds a touch of rustic charm to your wall while using vertical airspace like a pro! Learn more about the DIY here.
27. Mason Jar Planters on Chicken Wire Frame
A repurposed frame and chicken wire can become the perfect canvas for hanging mason jar planters filled with cute blooms. It’s a beautiful farmhouse-style vertical garden that doubles as wall art! Check out the DIY here.
Vertical gardens are beautiful. All what you need is colour pots, some wood and idea. I love idea nr 1,6 and 10!
Great ideas to make the most out of limited space. Staircase plant stand looks pretty cool. It is easy and takes less time. Thanks!
Great ideas! Looking for inspiration for our own vertical garden! Thank you!
Vertical planter and trellis are good ideas if you want to have some plants at home and your space is limited. I love the different styles of doing it that you shared here. Thanks!
So wanting to add a vertical planter to my wee small balcony. As my complex would so frown if I put shelves up in the stucco, the stand-alone shelving and hanging options are very cool. Hope to have my little oasis done in the next few days.
Your notes helped me to take up a practice at the university in biology! Thank you
I love your ideas. It’s really creative!