16 Best DIY Herb Garden Ideas You'll Obsess Over

I’m sure the biggest question on your mind right now is, should you plant your own herbs or continue buying them? On one hand, it’s a fantastic feeling to plant something and see your herbs sprout from a seed into a full-blown plant, and on the other hand, it’s quite pricey to keep on buying them from the stores which will cost you anywhere between $2-$5 depending on how you like your food.

I get it. It’s easy to just head over to the store and grab a packet of whatever you need but if you really calculate in terms of yearly expenses, these items do cost quite a bit. Imagine all the other stuff you could have bought with that little savings!

That’s why I vote for growing your own herbs! Sure, it does take time and a bit of nurturing but after a while, it becomes a hobby you’ll love.

And, don’t be fooled by those who claim planting is costly. There are tons of recycling projects that will show you how to upcycle ordinary items and turn them into a genius herb garden.

So, if you’re looking to start your very own DIY herb garden, we’ve got the best ideas right here for you!

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16 Most Creative DIY Herb Garden Ideas

1. Upcycled Lotion Bottle Planters

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Idea via lovelyindeed

The moment I saw this garden hack, I knew it would be a hit!

Here’s how it goes: take an old lotion or shampoo bottle and cut the bottom part. You can dip them in paint or spray them, and then fill them with soil. No one would be able to tell these pretty planters are recycled!

2. DIY Tea Cup Planter

Idea via Baotran’s Botanicals

If you’re not in the mood for a diy project, then this little teacup idea is perfect for you. Just find a small teacup with a matching saucer that you’re not using and you’ve got yourself a fancy indoor garden that is a bonus for your decor.

3. One Pot DIY Herb Garden

Idea via blackeiffel

This one-pot herb garden idea is great if you don’t want to spend money on many small pots or if you just want everything in one place. Add a few cute chalkboard markers to know what is where.

4. Windowsill Herb Garden

Idea via diynetwork

This window herb garden will get sufficient sunlight in order to grow.

5. Mason Jar Wall Planter

Idea via notjustahousewife

For a fantastic weekend project, we highly recommend making this mounted mason jar herb garden. It’s a great way to make use of those old mason jars and make add an extra touch to your home decor.

6. Farmhouse Kitchen Planter

Idea via onsuttonplace

The farmhouse style is still as popular as ever and this is a great way to incorporate it into your kitchen decor. All you need is a tin containers and pegs.

7. Shoe Organizer DIY Herb Garden

Idea via drinkingwithchicken

For a cheap and easy herb garden, you can make use of a shoe organizer (you can find them at a dollar store) to hang the planters in them.

8. Pretty Wall Hanging Garden

Idea via happinessiscreating

If you’re not much of a plant person and looking for a minimalistic, no-hassle type of herb garden, this pretty vertical mounted garden is all you need.

9. DIY Paint Can Hanging Herb Garden

Idea via simplestylings

Wow, don’t you love repurposing projects that end up looking so chic and modern? This diy tutorial will show you exactly how to reuse paint can tins and turn them into a beautifully mounted herb garden that will complement any home design.

10. Painted Mason Jar Garden

Idea via sincerelysarad

For a quick and easy mason jar project, this is one of the best you’ll find. You’ll need to spray paint the bottom of the jars in a lovely gold (or silver would work too) and the rest in chalkboard paint.

Head over as she’ll show you step by step on how to make your very own.

11. Utensil Caddy DIY Herb Garden

Idea via everydayhomeblog

Reuse a craft caddy box as a beautiful herb garden planter. You’ll have many sections to fill and it’s perfect if you want to grow quite a bit of plants at once.

12. Baking Tin Planter

Idea via grillo-designs

Looking to get rid of old pots and baking tins? WAIT! Before you do that, here’s an amazing tutorial that will show you how to turn them into a wall planter.

13. Hanging Mason Jar

Idea via thecountrychiccottage

We added a mason jar-mounted planter above as well but if that seemed like too much work, then why not try this simpler version?

14. Indoor Kitchen Planter

Idea via A Thorny Pot

Head over to Designsponge as she shows us this fantastic wooden planter box tutorial that will make your kitchen or any room in your home look amazing.

15. Ladder Planter

Idea via Houseful of Handmade

This ladder planter idea is another amazing weekend project for those who love woodworking projects. Good news – there’s a complete step by step tutorial to recreate this.

16. Cinder Block DIY Herb Garden

Idea via hashtagblessedblog

This cinderblock planter will make your diy herb garden look amazing. Like seriously, if you’re ever up for a yard project, this is the best go-to you’ll ever find, am I right?

Bonus!

If you head over to the thegardenglove you’ll find amazing cheat sheets that will surely help you in every way!

16 DIY Herb Garden Ideas You’ll Obsess Over