For the beginning gardener, for the apartment gardener or even the I’ve-killed-everything-I’ve-tried-to-grow gardener, these unique herb garden ideas are a great way to get that thumb turning green!
Like many things in life, sometimes it’s best to start small. Herbs grow well in a variety of ways. Any one of these ideas should fit your particular space and situation. Here are a few unique herb garden ideas to get you started!
Unique Herb Garden Ideas
Learn how to build a tiered herb garden. This is the perfect way to make efficient use of your outdoor space. It’s also a great way to keep your herb garden under control. As a bonus, this method is also aesthetically pleasing. See a tutorial at Decor and The Dog.
Stacked planters work well for growing herbs at home. And when it’s full of pretty herbs, it looks {and smells!} amazing!
For even the smallest spaces, there is always a kitchen windowsill perfect for growing herbs! Use an assortment of your favorite small pots to grow your herbs. Mason jars also make fabulous herb garden pots!
Do you have a deck railing or fence post in your yard? Something like that is unused space just waiting for a hanging herb garden like this one. Use the space on the sides of the railing to hang some tin pots. Those herbs will appreciate the sunlight there!
For the frugal use-what-you-have gardener, egg shells are the cutest little herb pots you’ve ever seen. They also work great for starting your spring vegetable seedlings. Learn how at Mother Earth Living.
Recycle your plastic milk jugs and/or soda containers into handy hanging planters. Build a rack system to hang them in a group out in your yard or on your patio.
Herb garden ideas for apartment terraces include growing your herbs in a variety of clay pots. They don’t use much space, and they’re readily accessible for an avid home cook.
Here are even more creative ideas to grow an herb garden!
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