Give Old Thrift Store Shutters New Life As A Charming Herb Garden

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.

Thrift store shutters can elevate your exterior in an unexpected way. You can easily upcycle these classic window treatments and create a timeless herb garden. For those who don't have shutters lying around, try sourcing them from architectural salvage stores or secondhand marketplaces. According to Revive – Up-cycled Heart, Up-cycled Home on YouTube, you can create a vertical herb display with vintage shutters, potted herbs, screw eye hooks, hanger hooks, and zip ties.

Create an herb garden on your patio by hanging the shutters from your awning or gazebo. You'll need to screw eye hooks into the top of the shutters and use a chain to secure them to hooks similar to these ADIIL Hanger Hooks. You can attach the pots with either premade rings or zip ties if you're on a budget. Wrap two zip ties around the shutter louvers and thread a larger zip tie horizontally to secure the pot. Once each pot has been hung, you can conceal the zip ties with decorative ribbon. Vary the heights of your pots for visual interest, and make sure to leave enough space for your herbs to thrive.

Herbs are the perfect type of plant to grow if you don't have a green thumb, and they can be grown practically anywhere with natural light. When it comes to selecting the best herbs for your vertical shutter garden, you have several options. For the most low-maintenance choice, try aromatic herbs that prefer dry environments like rosemary, thyme, and lavender. If you don't have a lot of bright sunlight on your porch or patio, try planting coriander, mint, or chives.

In addition to customizing your herb selection, you can also paint the pots in the color of your choice. For a rustic style, cover your pots in Old Fashioned Milk Paint and use a sea wool sponge to create a perfectly imperfect surface. You can also use stencils for a French countryside-inspired look. If you prefer bright colors, try painting each pot in a vibrant shade for a quirky appearance. The shutters themselves can also be repainted to suit your porch or patio aesthetic. No matter how you style this hack, a vertical herb display is a beautiful way to repurpose shutters around your home or garden.