Colorful DIY Vertical Herb Garden

2 min read September 14, 2026 Mariah Leeson
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This summer add a pop of color and nature to your front porch when you create a colorful vertical herb garden. It's the perfect way to grow herbs or flowers in a small space or add height to your front porch decor.

 

Project Time
40 to 50 min
Difficulty
Experienced
Step
1

Use acrylic paint or spray paint to paint 2 of the Large Rustic Narrow Signs.

Colorful DIY Vertical Herb Garden step 1
Step
2

Cut a 1/4" piece of plywood to fit the length of both painted boards, about 15" long and 2" wide. Line up booth painted narrow signs face down. Apply wood glue to the back of the cut board and place it down on both boards. Reinforce and secure the pieces together by using a staple gun and heavy-duty staples.

Colorful DIY Vertical Herb Garden step 2
Step
3

Paint the large DIY Unfinished Crate with Lid the same color that you painted the narrow boards. Set it aside and let it dry completely.

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Step
4

Use a small screw to attach the 4" hose clamp to the painted narrow boards. I added 3 to my boards, you will need to space them out properly so that you have plenty of space for your herbs to grow.

Colorful DIY Vertical Herb Garden step 4
Step
5

Now it's time to screw the narrow board into the large crate to create your vertical garden. Use 4 screws to securely attach the board to the inside of the painted crate.

Colorful DIY Vertical Herb Garden step 5
Step
6

Paint 3 DIY Ceramic Flower Pots with colorful acrylic paint.

Colorful DIY Vertical Herb Garden step 6
Step
7

Repot fresh herbs in your colorful painted pots.

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Step
8

Add the colorful painted pots with the herbs to each clamp on the board. Insert a painted Large Natural Wood Craft Stick and write the name of the herb on each one and place it inside the pots.

Colorful DIY Vertical Herb Garden step 8
Step
9

Place your new colorful vertical herb garden outside and watch your new herbs grow!

Be sure to see my whole Tropical Summer Porch and my Hello Summer Wreath

Colorful DIY Vertical Herb Garden step 9

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