“Vertical gardens can be
true
works
of art.”
Gazebos
Gazebos look stunning with grapes or hops growing on
them and make for sweet sitting areas or outdoor kitchens.
Pallet Gardens
DIY pallet gardens standing up next to a wall
make good use of vertical space. Staple garden
fabric to the back of the pallet, fill the pallet
with dirt, plant your herbs and greens, and lean
the pallet up against a wall once your plants
establish their roots.
Stacking Pots
An easy DIY vertical planter can be made by
stacking terra cotta pots. You can use a pole
to slide them over, or stack descending sizes
directly on top of one another after they have
been filled with soil.
You can even use two-liter plastic bottles as
pots and connect them so they hang vertically.
You can hang them outdoors or indoors in a
window where the sun will help you avoid an
expensive power bill. Add a drip system to make
it a low-maintenance wall or window garden.
Hill Gardens
Hügelkultur, or hill gardens, use vertical space
to maximize harvests in smaller spaces. Instead
of planting in a flat raised bed, your crops are
planted in the sides of a hill, increasing your
yield in the process.
Vertical gardens can be true works of art. Walls
covered in succulents or ferns in a rainbow of
colors create eye-catching displays. Tunnels
covered in vines, with decorative gourds
hanging below, make for a whimsical walk
through the garden.
If you want to maximize your space, add some
beauty to your garden, and save your back, you
should grow up this season and start your own
vertical garden at home.
Maximum Yield
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