15 Unique Vertical Garden Planter Ideas

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Vertical garden planters and raised planters offer numerous advantages for individuals with limited mobility, making gardening more accessible and enjoyable for them. By elevating the planting area, these beds reduce the need for bending and kneeling. 

Vertical planters and container gardens utilize vertical space efficiently, allowing gardeners to grow more plants in limited areas. They are particularly useful for small or urban gardens where space is at a premium. Vertical garden planters can also protect against animals, helping to protect the garden from potential damage.

In this article, we explore 15 innovative vertical and raised garden ideas curated by various bloggers. From moss buckets to DIY vertical wood planters, these creative gardening solutions offer inspiration and practicality. 

Whether you are an experienced or a beginner gardener, these ideas provide a good source of inspiration to cultivate your backyard oasis.

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15 Creative Vertical Garden Planter & Raised Garden Bed Ideas

1.  DIY Pallet Herb Garden by My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
   This upcycled pallet idea is perfect for growing strawberries and herbs!

2 . Moss Basket Container Garden by Inspiration for Moms

These basket containers are beautiful and their small size would be easy to move. A good idea for small spaces like apartment balconies.

3. DIY Ladder Planter Vertical Garden with wooden boxes by Houseful of Handmade

4. Bee Friendly Planter by Homemade Heather

This is a cute and affordable idea for a container garden, just be sure to create drainage holes.

5. Vertical Felt Pocket Planter by Jessica Welling Interiors

6. DIY Tiered Planter by Hearth & Vine

7. Upcycled Ice Cooler Planter by Sustain My Craft Habit

8. Outdoor Vertical Garden Terra Cotta Pots by Making Manzanita

9. Farmhouse Inspired Herb Box by The House on Silverado

10. Blue DIY Pallet Herb Garden by Gardener’s Oasis

11. DIY Vertical Garden with Drip Watering System by Houseful of Handmade

12. Fire Pit Upcycled Planter by Birdz of a Feather

13. DIY Vertical Garden by Jessica Willing Interiors

14. Upcycled 5 Gallon Bucket into a Planter by Tag & Tibby

15. Vertical Herb Garden Planter Made With 2×4’s by Making Joy and Pretty Things

Each of these container garden design ideas is rental-friendly. From construction buckets to upcycled wood pallets to terracotta pots, there are plenty of raised bed ideas to try in your outdoor space.

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