Vertical Gardening - Planter Ideas

Last post has briefed you about the benefit and reason for vertical gardening, here I would be discussing on how to make vertical garden in different containers.

1.Plastic bottles:

This is my favorite way, we have lots of plastic bottles at home, do not throw them from next time, you can use them a planters and with the help of wire or clamp you can hang them on walls. This method is both cost effective and innovative. I also love to paint the bottle, giving them new look.

Plants: You can plant any thing of your choice and make nice patterns on the walls. Your balcony could be an ideal place for this. 

Watering: Watering the plants in plastic bottle is of no worry, as water is inside the bottle and with the help of wick the soil is always moisturized

2. Pockets:

Composed of a breathable, recycled material these pouches are sold individually and in rows of three or five, the best part is they can last for 20 years. They can easily be attached to walls with screws. I found a site name wollypocket.com which provide these pockets.

If you are not interest in buying these pocket online, you can make them at home using old clothes. I would be sharing How to make Pocket planters at home in my other post.

Plants: The standard size of the pocket is 15"*24", which can hold approx of 9 Kg of soil. and this amount of soil can easily accommodate most of the annuals, small edibles, and perennials plants. 

Watering: If the plants are within your reach, you could use watering can. But if pockets are high on walls, you have to install an automatic watering system.

3. Trays:

Similar to nursery, these rectangular plastic trays are divided into planting cells. Cells are slanted at 30 degree angle with bottom holes that promote drainage.

Again I would be giving a detail on how to make trays for vertical gardening at home. 

Plants: Plants like succulents are the best for these, as they have shallow root system. 

Watering: You can use Watering can or install the automatic watering system. Since the tray already has the drainage hole, the moisture will be retain.

 4. Pot Hangers:

The pot are clamped into the walls through screw. Its more like a container plants hanged on the walls. 

Plants: Any plants can be used, which can easily grow in pots. You can have a wall of kitchen garden, where you can plants herbs like basil, mint, tomatoes, spinach, chillies.

Watering: Do not put pots high on wall, it would be difficult for you to water the plants and also watch on the growth and health.

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