If you don’t have enough outdoor space but still want a garden, some fresh veggies or herbs, some beautiful blooms, there’s a solution to the problem: a vertical garden. Being a series of vertical planters standing or attached to the wall, a vertical garden can give you the desired things without stealing your precious space. Here are some ideas of such gardens.
Wall Vertical Gardens
A wall vertical garden is perhaps the coolest idea to get some greenery, blooms and herbs without sacfiricing any floor space. What you need to do is to attach your planters to the wall somehow, and here there are several ways to go: attach a grid or a holder, attached planters themselves or hang some planters on a special hanger or shelf. The way, its design and look depend on the style of your outdoor space. My favorite designs are pipes on the wall that act as planters (paint them bold to make the look more eye-catching) and grids with planters that can easily double as privacy screens when in need and can be moved from place to place. If you are a DIYer, you can make some wall shelves of pallets or attach some planters to the wall to achieve the look you want.
A balcony garden composed of a couple of planters on the floor and a tiered vertical planter on the wall lets you have fresh veggies and herbs.
A tiered vertical garden with terracotta planters is a lovely idea for a rustic space or a modern one, will fit any outdoor and indoor space.
A black wooden pallet attached to the wall, with white planters attached to it is a cool decor idea for outdoors.
A bold red pipe garden on the wall, with bright blooms is a bright and cool decoration for any terrace, it looks very eye-catching.
A creative and bold vertical garden with planters attached to the wall and super bright fuchsia and pink blooms in them.
A creative colorful vertical garden made of pipes attached to the wall and some planters inserted into the pipes.
A creative vertical garden of a house-shaped frame with shelves holding various planters with blooms is a super cool and fun decor idea.
A creative modern vertical garden of black pipes attached to the wall that are planters for succulents and blooms is a cool idea.
A metal grid with planters, greenery and cacti is a cool decoration for a modern outdoor or even indoor space.
A large outdoor vertical garden that consists of multiple planters is a perfect idea for decorating a Scandinavian outdoor space.
A lovely vertical garden with stands and planters inserted can become your herbs garden or veggie garden if you want one.
A lovely vertical garden of metal, fabric and wood will let you have a lot of plants wherever you want and need.
A grey wall with planters with blooms and greenery attached is a cool decoration for a modern garden, it looks nice and chic.
A grid with matching black and white faceted planters with various greenery is a cool way to refresh any space, not only a balcony.
A hanging vertical garden of metal pipes, with strawberries is a cool and smart solution for a rustic space.
A hanging vertical garden of metal grids and pipe planters attached is a creative alternative to a privacy screen.
A large vertical garden with lots of dark planters is a great personal herb garden that won't take much space.
A stained vertical garden with lots of succulents is a cool solution for many outdoor spaces with a relaxed vibe.
A stained vertical garden with various kinds of herbs is a cool idea for a garden or a balcony, if you want fresh herbs.
A stained vertical garden of wood, with various planters and baskets, with greenery and blooms is a cool idea for a balcony and not only.
A stylish modern vertical garden with a lot of greenery is a cool solution for a modern, Scandinavian or minimalist space.
A stained wooden pallet with lots of terracotta planters and herbs is a lovely idea for a rustic space.
A vertical garden with metal covered PVC pipes plus succulents is a very creative and bold idea for a modern or rustic space.
A black vertical planter with succulents and greenery is a cool decoration for outdoors, great for any garden, to add style to it.
A vertical garden with green planters and bright plants is a super cool and bold idea for an outdoor space.
A vertical garden of pockets and various blooms and herbs is a cool idea for a balcony or just a small outdoor space and it will allow you to have fresh herbs.
A super simple vertical garden with some pockets with herbs is a cool idea for any garden and any balcony.
Long planters attached to the wall are a cool berry garden that is out of reach for various rabbits and other animals.
A vertical garden hanging on chains, with matching dark green planters and greenery is a cool and catchy idea for a modern space.
A vertical garden of pipe planters and some shelves with planters is a smart solution if you need a herb and veggie garden.
A vertical garden with dark planters and succulents is a super cool and catchy idea for any modern outdoor space.
A vertical garden with multiple black planters with various herbs is a cool idea for many gardens and outdoor spaces.
Stained vertical planters with grasses and herbs are amazing as a small fresh herb garden, great for any small space.
Grids hanging on the wall with grey planters with succulents are a cool idea for an outdoor space or a balcony, they look stylish.
A wall-mounted vertical garden of wood and metal, with lots of blooms and herbs is a lovely idea for a small outdoor area.
A reclaimed wood vertical garden with planters inserted into pallets is a cool idea for any outdoor and also indoor space.
A super stylish geometric vertical garden with triangle planters, blooms and greenery is a cool idea for both indoors and outdoors.
A tall metal grid with planters and veggies and herbs isn't only a veggie garden but also a privacy fence at the same time.
A small and smart wooden garden pf wooden planks, with wooden planters, greenery and herbs is a lovely idea for a modern rustic outdoor area.
Standing Vertical Gardens
A tiered vertical planter is an alternative to a usual planter, and it allows you to have more plants without wasting floor space. There are ready metal and wood and many other vertical planters and of course you can make your own ones marking each herb’s name with a chalkboard marker. My fave option here is a tiered white planter for modern spaces, I think it will easily fit many balconies and even small gardens or side yards letting you have fresh herbs or beautiful blooms. Get inspired!
A black ladder with planters holding some herbs and names of the herbs is a cool decoration and mini garden for outdoors.
A cinder block vertical planter is ideal for a modern space and it can be easily DIYed.
A creative rainbow vertical garden of pipes with planters is a cool and fun decor idea for any outdoor space.
A ladder with metal holders and planters hanging on them, with herbs and greenery is a smart and cool solution for a space.
A grey wooden vertical garden with succulents and grasses is a cool alternative to a usual privacy screen or even privacy fence.
A non-stained wood vertical garden with multiple planters is a lovely idea for any outdoor space, a balcony, a terrace and many others.
A simple and small vertical chalkboard garden with herbs and their names stated for more comfrotable using.
A small and stylish black and white vertical planter as a mini garden for outdoors, just plant some herbs that you want.
A small narrow shelving unit with planters and hanging ones are a great combo for a neutral balcony.
A stained vertical garden of matching parts with various herbs and greenery is a cool idea and a privacy screen alternative.
A stand with fuchsia planters and super bright blooms is a creative vertical garden that will easily fit many spaces.
a tiered vertical planter is a perfect solution for a balcony, and it works in any other small outdoor space, too.
A vertical kitchen garden composed of wood, with lots of planters and chalkboard markers is a lovely idea for any small space, indoor or outdoor.
A vertical wooden planter with tiers is a lovely idea for growing herbs and plants and looks very cozy and rustic.
Designed to resemble a rustic ladder, planting boxes are attached to a cedar frame.
vertical tiered ladders with blooms and greenery are amazing for tight spaces, you can refresh the area easily.
Choosing The Right Plants
Picking the right plants for your vertical garden is very important. Different plants need different things to grow well. Here are some great choices for vertical gardens that are easy to take care of and look fantastic.
- Basil, mint, parsley, thyme and other herbs grow well in small spaces and smell great.
- Petunias, marigolds, nasturtiums, begonias, impatiens, fuchsias and some other flowers are colorful and easy to grow.
- Succulents are perfect for sunny spots. Plants, like hens and chicks or jade plants, don’t need much water and grow well in small containers.
- Boston ferns, maidenhair ferns, and bird’s nest ferns are great for shady areas and add a lush, green look.
You can also grow vegetables in your vertical garden. Here are some that work well:
- Cherry tomatoes are small but very tasty. They grow well in hanging baskets or planters.
- Lettuce and spinach are easy to grow and perfect for salads.
- Radishes grow quickly and doesn’t need much space.
- Chili peppers can thrive in a vertical garden with enough sunlight. They are also useful when cooking.