grow
up
you need to
...and start a vertical garden
by Monica Mansfield
While it might seem daunting
at first, it’s fairly easy to create a
wonderful vertical garden in your
yard or home. As Monica Mansfield
explains, you can even use old
pallets to get your garden growing
onwards and upwards.
V
ertical gardens are a fun and creative way
to increase your harvest by growing more in
less space. They add aesthetic appeal, visual
interest, and are ideal for aching backs that
can’t take much bending over. Because plants
are up off the ground, they have more airflow
that can ward off fungal diseases.
The potential designs for vertical growing
are endless and only limited to a gardener’s
creativity. There are plenty of kits and systems
you can purchase, and the internet is flooded
with DIY ideas. Vertical gardens can be
planted indoors or out, and they can be grown
hydroponically, aeroponically, or in soil.
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