You’re in luck if you want fresh herbs but lack yard space — these 23 DIY planters make it easy to grow basil, thyme, mint and more right by your stove or on a sunny wall. They mix smart upcycling, compact design and simple irrigation, so you can pick fragrant leaves without fuss. Ready to see which idea fits your kitchen and skill level?
Vertical Herb Garden From an Old Door
If you’ve got an old door gathering dust, turn it into a striking vertical herb garden you’ll actually use—mount it against a sunny wall or fence, attach planters or repurposed containers to the panels, and grow a mix of basil, thyme, and mint for easy snipping.
You’ll love using repurposed doorways and hinged plantersections to save space, add charm, and keep fresh greens within reach.
Small Space Rollable Steel Planter
Switching from a vertical door garden, you can get equally big flavor from a compact rollable steel planter that fits tiny patios, balconies, or even indoor sunrooms.
You’ll love the compact mobility—casters let you chase light or stash it away.
The galvanized finish resists weather and looks sleek.
Plant herbs in neat rows, water smartly, and move freely to suit your mood.
Indoor Wall-Mounted Bucket Herb Rack
With a little vertical thinking and a few sturdy buckets, you can turn an empty wall into a thriving indoor herb rack that saves floor space and keeps fresh flavors within arm’s reach.
Mount buckets at varied heights, add well-draining soil, and mix herbs with a succulent pairing for texture. Finish with rustic signage to label plants and keep your kitchen feeling free and curated.
Hanging Rope Shelf Herb Tower
Hang a cascading herb tower to bring vertical greenery and a boho vibe into a small kitchen or balcony.
You’ll string staggered shelves with a sturdy rope, add a simple vertical trellis for support, and stitch in macramé irrigation pockets to keep soil moist.
It’s freeing, stylish, and practical — perfect if you want fresh herbs without sacrificing floor space or flair.
Custom Kitchen Countertop Planter Box
Build a custom kitchen countertop planter box to keep fresh herbs within arm’s reach and add a tailored design touch to your cooking space.
You’ll craft a space-saving tray with drainage, choose reclaimed wood or a live edge slab for character, and size it to your counter.
Install removable pots so you can rearrange, harvest freely, and keep herbs thriving without clutter.
Repurposed Tin Can Herb Garden
Spruce up your windowsill or balcony by turning everyday tin cans into a compact, stylish herb garden you can actually use.
You’ll sand, seal, and add upcycled paint for personality, then punch simple drainage hacks into the base.
Group herbs by light needs, label with reclaimed tags, and hang or cluster cans for a liberated, space-smart setup that’s as practical as it’s trendy.
Mason Jar Windowsill Herb Row
Perched along a sunny sill, a row of mason jars turns leftover glass into an effortless, chic herb station you’ll actually use.
You’ll arrange basil, mint, and chives for max light, secure jars with a simple rack or put them directly on the ledge, and set a realistic watering schedule.
It’s minimal, flexible, and lets you harvest fresh greens whenever freedom calls.
Cedar Ladder Planter Display
Lean a simple cedar ladder against a sunlit wall and you’ve got an instant vertical herb gallery that’s both rustic and refined.
You’ll hang small pots on each rung, label them, and mix a rustic ladderboard look with modern minimalism.
Plant a scented herbpair like basil and thyme for aroma and utility.
It’s portable, low-effort, and frees your counter space.
Gutter Wall Herb Planter With Chalkboard Labels
Mount a row of recycled rain gutters on a sunny wall and you’ve got a sleek, space-saving herb garden that’s as practical as it’s trendy. You’ll screw brackets, add drainage, and label each spot with chalkboard labels for easy chalkboard maintenance.
Arrange herbs by flavor—think basil + oregano herb pairing—so you’re free to snip fresh greens and cook without constraints.
Vintage Tea Kettle Hanging Herbs
Tucked into a sunny corner or dangling from a porch beam, vintage tea kettles make charming, space-saving herb planters that double as conversation pieces. You’ll repurpose an antique kettle, drill drainage, line with mesh, and hang securely. Plant thyme, mint, or basil for easy snips. Add fragrant sachets for gifting.
It’s a bold, free-spirited way to keep fresh greens close.
Stepladder Tiered Herb Stand
Give an old stepladder a second life as a tiered herb stand that takes up little space and adds instant cottage-chic charm to your patio or kitchen.
You’ll sand, seal, and stack pots on each rung to create rustic charm with a compact footprint.
It’s portable, affordable, and easy to style — perfect if you want freedom to move herbs where sunlight and mood lead.
Terra Cotta Pot Insert Shelf System
Elevate your potting game with a terra cotta pot insert shelf system that turns a stack of classic clay pots into a tiered, space-saving herb display.
You’ll build lightweight terracotta shelving inserts, slotting pots to create levels.
Use a simple drainage hack — pebbles and mesh — so herbs thrive.
It’s minimalist, mobile, and gives you freedom to rearrange sunlight and vibes.
Hanging Glass Jar Herb Garden
Often you’ll spot hanging glass jar herb gardens in trendy kitchens and balconies because they’re stylish, space-saving, and surprisingly simple to make.
You’ll suspend jars with sturdy rope or macramé, ensuring proper air circulation and smart light placement so herbs thrive. Anchor to studs, rotate jars for even growth, and water from above. It’s freeing, minimal, and utterly practical.
Wicker Basket Countertop Herb Cluster
A woven wicker basket makes a charming, space-smart centerpiece for a countertop herb cluster, and you can arrange several small pots inside to create an instant mini-garden that’s both decorative and useful.
You’ll mix aromatic herbs for scent pairing, rotate pots for light, water sparingly, and follow simple maintenance tips. This lets you grab fresh greens freely while keeping a tidy, stylish display.
Pallet Vertical Herb Wall
If you’re tight on floor space but still want a lush, kitchen-ready herb garden, a pallet vertical herb wall turns an old wooden pallet into an eye-catching, space-saving planter that’s both rustic and modern.
You’ll mount, line, and fill pockets, plan scent pairing for cooking zones, and install staggered irrigation so drought-tolerant herbs get less water than thirsty greens, keeping care minimal.
Modular Stackable Planter Boxes
Move from a wall-mounted pallet to something you can rearrange and expand as your herb habit grows: modular stackable planter boxes let you build up or out without committing to a permanent layout.
You’ll enjoy stackable aesthetics and lightweight freedom, adding modular irrigation as needed. Assemble, swap, or shift pots quickly — it’s practical, trendy, and perfect when you crave adaptable, space-smart greenery.
Rope-Wrapped Hanging Planter Trio
With natural rope coiling around three staggered pots, your herbs get a boho-chic display that’s easy to hang anywhere — porch, kitchen, or balcony.
You’ll use natural jute, tie bohemian knots, and balance pot spacing for sunlight.
It’s lightweight, portable, and lets you rearrange herbs on the fly.
Install with a sturdy hook and enjoy fresh greens that feel free and stylish.
Magnetic Indoor Herb Planter for Fridge
Stick a little green into your kitchen routine with a magnetic indoor herb planter that clips right onto your fridge door, saving counter space while keeping fresh flavors within arm’s reach.
You’ll love this magnetic hydroponics setup: low-maintenance, tidy, and stylish. It improves fridge fengshui, frees up surfaces, and lets you snip herbs anytime — practical, modern, and totally liberating.
Recycled Bottle Self-Watering Planters
Turn empty plastic bottles into smart, low-effort self-watering planters that keep your herbs happy and your windowsill tidy. You’ll cut, invert and thread a wick to make upcycled wickpots that feed roots slowly, or try simple bottle hydroponics for a soil-free option. They’re lightweight, portable, budget-friendly, and let you reclaim space while enjoying fresh greens with minimal upkeep.
Window Box With Drainage Tray
Often the simplest upgrades make the biggest difference: a window box fitted with a drainage tray keeps excess water from puddling and prevents root rot, so your herbs stay healthy with less fuss.
You’ll mount it easily, add a modest drip irrigation line, and monitor sun with a light meter. It frees you to harvest daily without overwatering or guesswork.
Herb Spiral Mini Garden for Small Yards
If you loved the tidy efficiency of a window box with a drainage tray, you’ll appreciate how an herb spiral packs even more growing power into a tiny yard.
You can shape a compact micro climate, layering drought‑tolerant herbs at the top and moisture‑lovers below.
Create a stone path irrigation system to guide water, save space, invite herbs you’ll snip freely for cooking and cocktails.
AeroGarden-Style Soil-Free Counter Unit
When counter space is at a premium, a compact AeroGarden‑style soil‑free unit lets you grow fresh herbs year‑round without pots or back‑breaking garden work.
You’ll set it up fast, control LED spectrum for robust growth, and feed plants measured hydroponic nutrients.
It frees you from outdoor schedules, stays tidy on your countertop, and gives instant access to vibrant, homegrown herbs anytime.