4 Herbs That Are Easy to Grow in a Vertical Garden

If you live in a small apartment, have a tiny garden, or don't have any outdoor space at all, vertical gardening can be very appealing. Instead of taking up tons of floor or counter space with plant pots, you can fix your garden to the wall. This looks awesome, makes plants more accessible, and gives you more freedom of choice.

Growing herbs in your vertical garden is a smart choice for a few reasons. They're easy to grow, don't need too much room, and can be used to create delicious home-cooked meals.

Keep reading to find out which herbs will work best. 

1. Basil

Basil is a great choice for beginners as it's extremely easy to grow. You can grow basil from scratch, starting plants in a covered seed tray before transferring to your vertical garden, or buy small plants to re-pot. Basil is extremely fragrant, and perfect for Italian cooking.

2. Chives

Chives are a perennial herb that grow in shoots, which you can trim and add to soups, salads, and other dishes. They also boast pretty purple flowers at certain times of the year - ideal if you want to see a little colour in your vertical garden. They do well with plenty of sun and need a little more water than most herbs.

3. Mint

Mint is another great choice for beginners as it thrives with very little care. Mint spreads fast, and will quickly fill any container you plant it in. It's great for all sorts of different dishes - especially summer desserts. Once you've got a strong mint plant growing, you'll never need to spend money on fresh mint again. Most mint can tolerate some shade, so it's a good option if you don't get much sun.

4. Parsley

Parsley is available in curly and flat-leaf varieties, and it tastes great in salads. Parsley grows well in a container and will thrive in a warm, sunny spot. It can cope fairly well without lots of watering, so it's a good choice if you're forgetful or often away from home. Growing several different varieties can be fun, and in a vertical garden, you have plenty of room to experiment.

Want to to start a vertical herb garden but don't know which plants to use? The four options above will get you off to a great start, and you'll soon be confident enough to start growing a wider variety of plants.