Ladder Herb Garden
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I’m sure you have seen many of these ladder gardens on Pinterest among other great ideas for DIY planters and small garden beds. After seeing so much inspiration, I decided to take this old ladder and turn it into a beautiful herb garden to place right by my backdoor.
This ladder belonged to my Grandfather and he gave it to me years ago for another DIY project I had in mind, but instead it sat against the wall in our shed for a few years. We used it a few times but it really wasn’t sturdy and safe to stand on.
This ladder belonged to my Grandfather and he gave it to me years ago for another DIY project I had in mind, but instead it sat against the wall in our shed for a few years. We used it a few times but it really wasn’t sturdy and safe to stand on.
I decided to find pots and planters to fit the ladder before I painted. I found a Deck Box Planter that would fit right over the bottom step securely, and because I needed more space for planting things like rosemary…which is essential in my herb garden! I also picked up a few other pots at my local garden center and found a hanging pot to use in the open space in the back.
I decided I would use up as much space as I could and add a leftover board we had to lay across the bottom to store soil and other equipment. I used some leftover pieces of deck railing underneath the board to keep it sturdy.The locking lid can seals tight to store the soil and it makes a nice place for potting. I just bought some S hooks at Lowe’s to hang my hand-held garden tools right above the can.
I know my Grandaddy would be pleased with it since it was his old ladder and he loved gardening.
This was such a fun project and it’s so convenient to step right out the back door as I am cooking and clip the herbs I need to prepare my dishes. The ladder is nice because it really doesn’t take up a lot of space on the deck and would be good for those who don’t have the yard space to plant.
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I did something similar, but it was my Dad's ladder, we didn't think it would actually hold people anymore. We wanted to keep the original "color".
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I have a small 4 step ladder... thx for idea! I love it!
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I'm working on something very similar. Just have one question, how did you secure the ladder so it would not tip over in wind?
Karla Thank You for the Great Idea
I have My Grandpa's 2' & 4' Wooden Ladder, now I can enjoy them. I have some Questions,
Does it have to be Plastic Containers or can You use Terracotta Containers
Can Your Herb Garden
Take Full Sun, and if not maybe the Front Porch?