A huge variety of plants can be grown successfully in a vertical garden, including annuals and perennials, vegetables, herbs and flowers. This vertical herb garden makes use of several tiers of plywood shelves which are anchored on a metal support system. By taking advantage of the ceiling height, not only is every inch of space maximized but you get a bigger amount of produce. This type of vertical garden system allows you to grow a wide variety of herbs and plants, while giving them enough room for growth. Vertical Garden Systems We commonly see welded mesh used for fencing, safety covers for drains, and reinforcing concrete. However, when left outside for long periods, welded mesh can form an interesting, rusty look that perfectly suits a more traditional-style, eclectic garden. What’s more, if you have the right-sized gap between two sheets of welded mesh, you can slot terracotta pots inside, just as they’ve done here! There are a few different pallet planter box ideas below and it’s handy to have the following tools to hand to build them. What you will need A study by researchers at Cairo University even found that growing vertical gardens in homes helped to have a restorative effect on gardeners, improving their overall quality of life. 1 Lotfi, Y. A., Refaat, M., Attar, M., & Salam, A. A. (2020). Vertical gardens as a restorative tool in urban spaces of New Cairo. Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 11(3), 839–848. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2019.12.004

There is actually no general rule as to what herbs can and cannot be planted in a vertical garden. Most homeowners just go with what they eat and what they commonly use. The goal is to simply use small plants which are manageable, have minimal roots and weigh less. Also, they must require less soil to thrive since vertical gardens cannot hold much soil. Avoid herbs which are also invasive and aggressive as these types of plants are more ideal to be grown in separate containers. Also, doing a little research regarding the care and maintenance of different herbs will help you choose the right ones in conjunction with the existing environment and lighting conditions of your vertical garden. DIY strawberry pyramid planters are usually made from wood and allow you to grow strawberries in a vertical, tiered configuration. You can customise the style to suit your garden layout and space restraints. To make a pyramid planter, cut and assemble the wood into a pyramid shape, then fill it with soil and strawberry plants.Just like with container gardening, you want to choose the highest quality potting soil you can find. Organic is preferred especially when you’re growing food. They also enable you to grow your own produce, even in small spaces. They’re ideal for those with only a small patio or balcony at their disposal, such as many city dwellers.

What is a Vertical Wall Garden?A vertical wall garden is a type of gardening system that allows you to grow plants vertically. Vertical gardens are typically mounted on walls or leaned against it. It can be made up of a series of containers and a support system that comes in several tiers, or it can be a simple wall that is covered up with greenery and foliage. Basically, it is a much simpler form of regular gardening but instead of plants being grown directly on the ground, they are grown at a raised height. The sizes of vertical gardens scale drastically, so knowing where you plan to place the garden ahead of time will save you a future headache. Many options stand directly upright, so the footprint is incredibly small, but there are several aesthetically designed choices with planters that stretch out wider than the base. This takes advantage of a south-facing wall and produces a great crop. The system has a 5-litre sump per box, so requires weekly watering only in prolonged dry weather. I use a weekly liquid feed to maintain nutrient levels in summer.” What Are The Advantages Of A Vertical Garden?Big strawberry planters can get in your way, especially in small gardens. However, if your planter has wheels, you won’t have this problem! This cool strawberry planter features 6 wheels for portability. These planters also solve the problem of limited sunlight in north- or east-facing gardens, as you can shift your planter to a sunnier spot throughout the day. Once it’s in position, open the drawers to varying depths, and fill them with soil, or potted plants. Use ferns to copy this natural look. 11) Mount Wall Planters Pallets used as wall planters Position plants with similar-coloured foliage alongside each other to create a cohesive look. 16) Green Up Gutters Old red gutters arranged at slight angles It’s safe to say that we’re a strawberry-loving nation. In 2019 alone, the UK produced 124,500 tonnes of strawberries. Move an old shelving unit or bookcase outside and fill its shelves with potted plants and containers.