If small-space gardening has you feeling down, look up! Vertical gardening is an easy solution for porches and patios, especially those where square-footage isn’t exactly a luxury. Plus it’s on-trend, aesthetically pleasing, and works indoors, too!

So however your garden grows, try these four vertical solutions for a small-space garden – the plants, flowers, and herbs are up to you.

Plant Shoots and Ladders

Sometimes the easiest way to make use of your vertical space (especially in rentals where drilling holes isn’t ideal) is to setup a ladder-style plant stand. They’re easy to move and come in different styles to match your porch, patio, or interior décor.

Hang in There

Don’t forget hanging baskets! Just like house plants, flowers, herbs, and some vegetables can be planted in hanging baskets. Trailing plants look particularly lush hanging from above.

Keep It Simple

Vertical gardening doesn’t require complicated hanging systems or DIY palette board planters. Small herbs and flowers can be grown in small pots and placed on shelves – just like decorative accents. Sturdy shelves are best for a porch or patio wall, but small sets of three can be chic for a home office or kitchen.