Concrete Jungle: 6 Ways to Create a Garden on Your Patio
Take it from me, living in a rental it doesn't mean you can't have your own thriving garden. Tomatoes, flowers, fresh zucchini -- I want it all! This time of year I'm always on the hunt for great ways to introduce a little green into my life. At a minimum, fresh herbs are a must! Nothing jazzes up summer meals as quickly and easily as a dash of freshly picked basil or cilantro. What's a garden-lover to do? No worries!
Here are 6 cool ideas for patio gardening to help you maximize your green with minimal space!
Related: 25 ways to spruce up your patio on the cheap
Shutter Planters
Re-purpose old shutters by turning them into cool wall planters. These would be perfect for herbs and other small plants.
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Pallet Garden
Want an instant garden in a box? Find an old wooden pallet and stuff it full of your favorite greenery!
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Shoe Organizer Planter
An innovative and inexpensive idea: Using your shoe hanger as plant holders. Add a little color and design to your shoe hanger by decorating it with Sharpies!
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Wine Crate Garden
This is an easy and chic way to spice up your patio by using old wine crates to create mini gardens. Line these up along a bench or sidewalk.
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Wall-Mounted Mason Jar Planters
Transform recycled mason jars into instant mini gardens by mounting them to the wall. It's a creative and unique way to add some green to your scenery.
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Floating Planters
They're floating! You could easily plant herbs and even flowers for a punch of color on your patio. Make sure to use metal strings to hold up the contraption for sturdiness.
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- By Cyd Converse
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