Best vertical planter

Not only do the best vertical planters provide a practical solution for those looking to maximize their small gardens and balconies, but they're also an option worth considering if you're looking to disguise an unattractive area in your backyard, or make a feature of your plants, veggies, and more.

The best vertical planters should provide the perfect home to a wide variety of plant species – including allowing them to trail, if necessary—and suit the space in which you're looking to position your planter. Plus, they should be capable of withstanding more than one plant season—making it through super cold winters, or super warm summers, depending on your geographical location. Our best vertical planter—the Richoose vertical hanging garden planter—is not only affordable, but it's also flexible and provides the perfect space to grow a variety of plants and vegetables.

The best vertical planter is, without a doubt, the Richoose vertical hanging garden planter. This is thanks to its simple yet stylish felt design which provides the perfect environment to produce a variety of plants, vegetables, herbs, and more.  Suitable for use indoors and outdoors, this planter is waterproof and effectively collects excess water to prevent it from leaking onto the floor. 

The Active Gear Guy vertical hanging outdoor wall planter is exactly what you need if you're looking to really maximize the vertical potential of your outside space, or want to create a stunning living wall. Designed with plant health in mind, this planter is breathable while effectively retaining water around a plant's roots. Plus, it comes with a lifetime guarantee, should you be disappointed with your purchase further down the line.

You'll love this Worth garden self-watering indoor/outdoor vertical wall planter if you're after a self-watering solution that requires very little maintenance. This solution may be more expensive than others in our roundup, but it's perfect for the lazy gardener or those who travel regularly and can't always rely on others to water their plants. This kit comes with 12 pots which are perfect for growing a variety of plants, herbs, fruit, and vegetables. Plus, its customizable design means you can create your dream set-up with ease.

If you're looking for a vertical planter, the Greener vertical garden freestanding elevated planter can't be beaten. Not only does it make a stylish addition to an outside space, but it's also the perfect spot to nurture a variety of plants and flowers, as well as herbs and other vegetables as it's designed to prevent waterlog. 

The Mkono ceramic hanging planter is, without a doubt, the most stylish solution in our round-up. Not only does its ceramic design make it ideal for use indoors and outdoors, but it also provides the perfect home for a variety of plant species including succulents, cacti, herbs, air plants, fern, and orchids. Each ceramic container comes with its own drainage hole to prevent it from becoming waterlogged. 

If you're looking for a vertical planter that's perfect for growing strawberries, we recommend the Mr. Stacky stackable strawberry, herb, flower, and vegetable planter. Not only will it allow you to maximize your yield, but it also transforms your plants into a pretty striking feature.

Our verdict

The Richoose vertical hanging garden planter—is our top pick if you're looking for an affordable vertical planter that's flexible in its design and—thanks to its use of felt—provides the perfect spot for growing a variety of plants and vegetables. 

We love the Active Gear Guy vertical hanging outdoor wall planter for the same reasons and would recommend going for this option if you're looking for a larger vertical planter that's capable of helping you achieve a living wall.

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