35 Herb Garden Ideas for All Sorts of Spaces
Wall gardens, mason jar herbs and more indoor and outdoor setups.
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There's something special about topping off a homemade meal with fresh herbs from the garden. While growing tons of fruits, veggies and flowers usually requires a large outdoor space, growing herbs is actually quite simple — and it can even be done indoors on a windowsill.
We've rounded up pictures of our favorite DIY herb garden ideas for all sorts of layouts (small spaces included!) and skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or pro gardener, there's a setup for everyone. Hang planters on the wall, build a raised garden bed or even plant herbs indoors in mason jars. Regardless of what you choose, you'll have all your favorite ingredients right at your fingertips.
Drape Herbs From the Shed
Got some extra vertical wall space on your shed? Use it to grow your herbs! This space-saving solution is great for smaller yards that don't have much lawn to work with. Simply use some fabric to create "pots," fill them with soil and plant your herbs of choice.
ID Herbs With Spoons
If you've already figured out a spot for your herb garden, try getting creative with labels. This blogger used wooden spoons as garden markers for her herbs, giving her planter a charming look.
Raise a Crate
Starting your own herb garden — regardless of its size — can be a bit daunting, especially for a beginner. Starting small can help the process feel more manageable. Opt for a raised crate planter that keeps all of your herbs in one contained space.
DIY a Custom Planter
DIY your own gardening station — you can even take it one step further and personalize the planter with a cute sign. This blogger went for a modern farmhouse look for her herb garden.
Bring Your Favorite Colors to Life
Why not choose pots with colors that'll brighten up your day? Plus, you'll never forget to use your herbs when they're planted in these eye-catching containers.
Put an Old Container to Good Use
If you have an old crate or bucket lying around the house, you have a perfectly good container for growing herbs. Plus, using a variety of different containers for your herbs will add character to your growing garden.
Plant in Crates
Whether you decide to show them off on your patio or line them up along the side of your house like this blogger's look, crates make for the perfect herb garden. They also serve as a blank canvas for fun designs!
Spruce up a Coffee Table
Imagine eating dinner outdoors on the patio and topping your meal off with some fresh basil. This herb garden coffee table allows you to do just that — without getting out of your seat.
Transform a Windowsill
Grab fresh herbs from right outside your kitchen window with this windowsill planter. This blogger built hers using plywood, a nail gun and just a few other simple materials.
Hook Herbs on Siding
Growing herbs right alongside your home saves space and makes for cute outdoor decor. Hang metal planters on your siding using vinyl siding clips to keep fresh herbs within reach.
Grow Right on the Doorstep
Build your own vertical garden and place it wherever you want, whether it's right outside your front door or in the backyard. Use hooks to conveniently hang plants and other supplies.
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Make It a Double Decker
Make the most of your herb garden with a double-decker design. Go for a rustic look like this blogger's arrangement, or paint your planter for a pop of color.
Suspend Herbs Overhead
Pick fresh herbs from hanging planters right above your prep station! The best part? Your kitchen will always exude the fresh fragrance of your favorite herbs.
Go Vintage
Get creative with leftover tin cans for this simple herb garden. Attach a sticker or label with the herb name or picture, and place them wherever works best for you, whether that's indoors or outdoors.
Save Space With Mason Jars
If you only have room for a few mason jars on your countertop, don't worry — you can still create a successful herb garden. Just be sure to place the jars in full to partial sun, depending on which herbs you're planting.
Create a Wall-to-Wall Garden
Take a cue from interior designer Tori Rubinson and bring your wall to life this summer. These wall-mounted pots add a splash of greenery to any outdoor space. Plus, you can pick your herbs without bending down into the dirt.
Keep It Simple
There's no need to get too fancy when it comes to planting herbs. They're pretty simple to grow right along the windowsill — just choose your favorite pots and watch them thrive!
Build an Indoor Wall Planter
This planter setup makes it look like herbs are growing right out of your kitchen walls. Not only is it a beautiful addition to your home decor, but it's also practical. Just pluck herbs right from your wall while cooking.
Repurpose a Ladder
Five tiers of beautiful herbs? Count us in! This DIY ladder planter is perfect for someone looking to utilize all the vertical space they have. Lean it against the outside of your home, shed or even indoors.
Decorate With Herbs
Who doesn't want to enjoy the aroma of fresh herbs whenever they enter the kitchen? Line the doorway with wall planters, and you'll smell the freshness every time you walk in.
Laura Millar (she/her) is the assistant lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home design. Prior to joining Good Housekeeping in 2024, she wrote for NBC's TODAY.com, where she covered everything from entertainment news to pop culture updates.
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