Climbing or trailing plants are perfect for the construction of lovely green walls. For a site that receives a lot of sun, one can plant either clematis, trumpet vines, or wisteria, while darker areas can be planted with shade-loving types like ivy or ferns for adequate coverage. Other containers or baskets placed on the top shelf can also be utilized for planting purposes in a vertical garden, but they can dry faster in windy areas.
1. Cactus
Cactus is a very good crop for vertical farming due to the rich color and texture they add to the garden. The care for these is quite basic since all that is needed is to mix varieties for an arrangement that is stunning to look at. Crassula pellucida, or what is commonly called monkeytail cactus, is also a striking succulent that visually enhances the composition of vertical garden design.
Any piece of wood, 2’x4’ lumber included, can be crafted into a fine-looking trellis to erect your plants, and this material is quite affordable. If they are looking for more accent, apply paints of different colors, and this will be more interesting; otherwise, 2” x 4” lumber would be quite useful for such an individual look.
Using a hanging planter to create a garden is an excellent approach. For example, old crates can fit any backyard; however, make sure not to use edible plants in case the plastic leeches any chemicals.
2. Aerial Plants
Vines, wreaths, clematis, and morning glory are just some of the numerous plants that can be included in vertical gardens. These flowers will allow one to hide any undesirable view and give the garden space aesthetics, as well as cover any naked walls that may be present. Among the options of vertical gardens, the most popular are the vine, clematis, and morning glory.
One of the traditional means of gaining vertical space in a garden is using trellises, of which a little more than three can be attached together at the tip to form a tepee structure or an elaborate design of wrought iron and bent wood or reinforced concrete reinforcing rods that have arches or similar structures.
The deep rooting system of the vegetables is not conducive for scaling them upwards, but for annual flowers and herbs it is rather ideal. Lettuce and spinach are also able to do very well as their root systems are relatively shallow.
3. Broken Flowerpot
Throwing away an old flowerpot does not have to be the outcome. One can create a small-scale, beautifully landscaped box garden using the flowerpot. Pour potting soil into the container and add some plants such as mosses, ferns, or small moth orchids, and you create an intriguing green wall that can fascinate us.
Furthermore, potting the variously colored installation paintings into each unit square of the wooden trellis grids can help you build an appealing vertical garden as well. This option also makes use of plants with different textures and hues in your garden for maximum visual impact.
Combine light-loving vines with flowering climbing plants, and you are bound to create a stunning vertical garden that features plants blooming throughout the year. Some of the sun-loving perennials that you may include are clematis, trumpet vines, and sweet autumn clematis, while consideration of annuals such as morning glory, moonflower, and cardinal creeper is also beneficial for an uninterrupted garden!
4. Succulents
Vertical gardens constructed using succulents create beautiful aesthetics, as succulents are greatly self-sufficient in terms of water use. In addition, they are very adaptable, so you can use them any way you wish, exactly fitting the look you’re going for!
Is it an easy do-it-yourself project that you are self-starting? Succulent walls are easy to create and require the one to use a stain-able handrail, planters, and potted plants. For an integrated look, keeping similar succulent types is essential for a more harmonious blend.
Cuttings from the stem, separate offsets, or cut the leaves off do not require expensive machines, making succulent propagation relatively easy. Be sure you have rooting hormone or cinnamon to encourage roots to form, and mix this in fast-draining soil.
5. Metal Basket
Structures for vertical gardening like trellises allow vines and flowers to grow upward. For instance, this particular planter sits vertical on a wall and consists of a double grid comprising colorful painted cups hung on s hooks in each double-crossed frame, creating an attractive green wall that could also be attached to a fence or even placed in a dull garden. This relatively easy planter can be quite a beauty in a more artistic garden.
When watering, keep in mind the irrigation needs of your planters. The earth contained in these sorts of pots tends to dehydrate faster than that in the ground, and not enough water would put the plants at risk as long as the matching moisture for replacement is lacking. So to obtain the best results, water continuously but in small amounts.
As seen in this DIY herb display, vertical gardens can use normal office items as planter containers. A wire shoe rack stays furnished with silver pails containing different kinds of herbs for display… get a look on it all at Inspired by Charm! Additionally, plastic containers have also been functional by constructing frames that hold them in place and using spacer blocks on the side and bottom to protect wood from plant contact.
