Turning a simple balcony into a vibrant herb garden is a beautiful way to connect with nature, even in the middle of the city. Come along with me as I walk you through some of my favorite tips for making the most of your limited balcony space and filling your home with the scents of fresh herbs.
Herb Wall Garden
Change your balcony into a green getaway by setting up a vertical garden. I once put together a basic wood frame with spots for different herbs, and it turned my boring balcony wall into a full, sweet-smelling piece of art.
Possibly handy products:
- Upright Garden Fixture: Get the most out of your balcony space with this adjustable wall fixture, perfect for a rich herb garden.
- Automated Watering Soil Holders: Keep your herbs growing well with these automated soil holders, made for simple balcony gardening.
- Timber Garden Structure: Give your balcony a cozy feel with a wood structure that’s great for vertical gardens.
Long Box Planter
Use a long box planter for an herb garden that looks modern and clean. My long, narrow planter is great for putting along the edge of my balcony.
A few suggestions:
- Long Slim Box Pot: Make your balcony garden better with a sleek planter that saves space and is perfect for herbs.
- Water Saving Box Pot: Make gardening easier with a planter that waters itself, great for busy city gardeners.
- Light Plastic Box Pot: Enjoy how easy it is to move around and how strong this light plastic planter is for herbs.
Suspended Herb Containers
When you don’t have a lot of space, using hanging containers with herbs like thyme and oregano is a great idea. I really enjoy watching them move softly in the light breeze.
Possibly helpful picks:
- Fiber Lined Hanging Pot: Make your balcony better with a classic hanging pot that keeps your herbs looking good and staying healthy.
- Strong Hanging Chains: Hang your herb containers safely with these strong metal chains, perfect for any balcony.
- Starter Herb Seed Collection: Begin your herb garden adventure with a hand-picked set of herb seeds that are easy to grow.
Multi-Level Plant Display
Set up a multi-level plant stand to display your herbs in an interesting way. This was how I managed to show off a variety of potted herbs without making the balcony feel crowded.
Consider these options:
- Wood Step-Style Plant Display: Keep your herbs organized with this attractive wood step-style display, making it easy to get to everything.
- Steel Plant Rack: Use your vertical space with a strong steel plant rack, which is great for small balcony gardens.
- Customizable Plant Display: Change your garden layout whenever you want with this customizable plant display that lets you arrange your herbs however you like.
Rolling Herb Trolley
Use a rolling trolley filled with herbs for something that’s both flexible and stylish. I like moving mine around to get the best sunlight, and it can also be used as a serving trolley!
These products might be useful:
- Three-Level Rolling Trolley: Make your gardening more flexible with a strong trolley that can be moved to sunny spots.
- Herb Garden Pots: Grow different herbs easily with stylish and strong pots.
- Trolley Pot Liners: Keep your trolley clean with pot liners that work well.
Terracotta Pot Collection
Enjoy classic charm with a collection of terracotta pots for your herbs. Their natural colors and porous material keep my herbs happy and growing.
You might like:
- Terracotta Herb Pots: Make your herb garden better with classic terracotta pots that let your plants breathe and grow well.
- Clay Pot Trays: Protect your balcony from water with strong clay trays for your terracotta pots.
- Herb Plant Markers: Keep your herbs organized with stylish markers made for terracotta pots.
Window Box Herb Garden
Put window boxes on your balcony railing to grow herbs where you can easily reach them. It’s a useful idea that keeps my favorite cooking herbs close.
Items that may come in handy:
- Balcony Box Pot: Make the most of your balcony with strong balcony box pots that make herb gardening easy.
- Adjustable Railing Mounts: Keep your window boxes secure with adjustable mounts that fit any railing.
- Special Herb Soil: Make sure your herbs grow well with a soil mix that’s full of nutrients, made for growing in containers.
Repurposed Wood Sheet Planter
Turn an old wood sheet into a planter for a modern, industrial look. I lined mine with strong fabric and filled it with basil, mint, and more.
Useful items to consider:
- Wood Sheet for Gardens: Change your space with a flexible wood sheet, great for setting up vertical gardens.
- Strong Fabric Liner: Keep your herbs safe with a strong fabric liner that keeps the soil in place.
- Selection Herb Seeds: Grow a wide range of herbs with this selection, including basil, mint, and more.
Upcycled Shoe Holder
Hang an upcycled shoe holder on your balcony wall and fill each pocket with herbs. This unique idea saved me space and made my garden more fun.
Try these:
- Hanging Shoe Organizer: Change your balcony with a large organizer that can hold many herbs easily.
- Herb Starter Set: Start your herb garden with a set that’s perfect for small spaces.
- Natural Soil Mix: Help your herbs with rich, natural soil for great growth and health.
Herb-Covered Trellis
Help climbing herbs like creeping thyme grow up a trellis. I put one against my balcony wall to make a living green wall.
Some ideas to consider:
- Extendable Garden Trellis: Make your balcony garden better with a flexible trellis for climbing herbs. Change your space today.
- Hanging Herb Pots: Make the most of your vertical garden space with handy hanging pots. Create a full balcony getaway.
- Climbing Herb Seeds: Start your herb-covered trellis easily. Grow beautiful climbing herbs on your balcony.
Herb Mound
Make a herb mound for a small and impressive garden feature. I made mine with rocks, creating a design that saves space and gets a lot of sunlight.
Check these products out:
- Stacking Stone Pots: Create a stunning mound with stacking stone pots that save space and enhance your herb garden.
- Small Herb Seed Set: Begin your herb mound with a mix of seeds perfect for small gardens.
- Natural Soil Mix: Help your herbs grow with natural soil, great for everything you need in your mound.
Table Herb Centerpiece
Create a table herb centerpiece on your balcony table that’s both beautiful and useful. I often cut fresh herbs from mine while eating outside.
Might be a good match:
- Colorful Plant Pots: Make your table brighter with plant pots in different colors, great for showing off your favorite cooking herbs.
- Outside Herb Soil Mix: Help your herbs grow with soil that’s full of nutrients, perfect for tasty, fresh cuttings anytime.
- Small Herb Scissors: Cut fresh herbs easily with small scissors, a useful tool for your table centerpiece.
Repurposed Step Ladder Planter
Turn an old step ladder into a planter by putting pots on each step. My old ladder now looks great as an herb display.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Rustic Terracotta Pots: Make your ladder display better with rustic terracotta pots that show off your herbs in style.
- Herb Seed Collection: Start your garden right with a variety of herb seeds for fresh flavors.
- Good Quality Soil: Help your plants by using good soil that makes your herbs healthy and strong.
Upcycled Metal Can Pots
Use old metal cans as cute herb pots for a rustic look. I painted mine in light colors to bring some brightness to my balcony.
A few things you might like:
- Variety Craft Paint Kit: Add bright colors to your metal can pots with craft paints that are made to last.
- Stick-On Pot Labels: Organize your herb garden with elegant, waterproof labels. Easily mark each can.
- Small Herb Garden Bundle: Begin your balcony herb garden with this simple, all-in-one bundle for beginners.
DIY Glass Jar Herb Garden
Hang glass jars filled with herbs on a wood board for a rustic display. I like seeing the roots grow through the clear jars, it always amazes me.
Products that could assist:
- Set of Glass Jars: Begin your herb garden with classic glass jars, perfect for watching roots grow!
- Natural Herb Seed Set: Grow a variety of fresh herbs on your balcony with this easy seed set.
- Wood Display Plank: Make your rustic herb garden look even better with a strong wood board.