With condominium sizes shrinking and more people living in condominiums and apartments, every inch of space is overpriced. Vertical gardens are a way to maximize a small garden space or an underutilized feature such as a wall, fence, or other structure. To take advantage of the vertical outdoor space, plants can be grown as terraces, a tree, or other structure, or allowed out from a hanging basket or plant box. Displaying containers or pocket bags on a fence or wall is another way to make more use of your growing space. Here are some basic vertical gardening considerations, along with ideas for inspiration.
A vertical garden can be used to create privacy, create a border, block an unsightly view, or cover an unsightly wall or fence. Here are some of the most common types of garden or vertical supports.
Arbor, trellis, or pergola: Use one or more of these structures to train perennial climbing roses, wisteria, jasmine, or honeysuckle. Fast-growing annual vines can be used as a quick screen.
Hanging Baskets, Planter Boxes & Containers: Plants can be grown in pots or hanging baskets on your porch, patio, deck, or shepherd's hook. Display planter boxes in the home, cottage garden, or fence. The pots can be attached to a fence, displayed on a shelf, or hung on plant hangers.
Fence: Attach shelves, bags, or other containers to a fence to grow small perennials, annuals, herbs, strawberries, and other food items.
Wall: Any type of wall can be used to train vines. Some plants, such as ivy, can stick to walls with aerial roots. Trees and shrubs can be sterilized, while other plants will need a trellis for support.
Living Walls:Usually used in public or corporate spaces, the permanent wall garden can also be used in residential landscaping. These vertical structures use a growing medium from soil, substrate or hydroponics, and usually include compact irrigation systems.
Climbing or cascading plants are trained to cover wall space for a lush display of plants.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when designing and building a vertical garden.
Keep it safe: Make sure walls, fences, vertical planters, or other structures are strong enough to support the weight of the containers and plants. Tape the planting pots tightly so they don't split or fall off.
Provide Adequate Support: Large perennial vines such as wisteria vine and trumpet need a strong pergola or pergola for weight support and vigorous growth. Smaller vines like most clematis or annuals can be grown on smaller trellises.
Soil: Provides suitable growing conditions for plants such as climbing flowers or wisteria vines planted in the ground. For containers, use a high-quality all-purpose potting soil. Some living wall systems rely on hydroponics, and do not use soil.
Water: Plants in the ground can be watered according to individual needs. Make sure that the containers have adequate drainage holes to prevent root rot. Potted plants dry out more quickly and will need more watering or more frequent spraying.
Fertilizer: Containers or feeder bags leak more quickly due to frequent watering. Add a slow-release fertilizer at planting time and supplement with a water-soluble fertilizer throughout the growing season.
Fertilization needs vary by plant type. Sedums, succulents, and ornamental grasses will need less fertilizer, while most annuals and warm-season foods need more. For in-ground plants, fertilize according to individual requirements.
Pruning and Maintenance: Perennial vines such as wisteria and trumpet vine need proper and regular pruning. Make sure this is something you have the time and experience to do.
What plants grow well in vertical gardens?
Almost any climbing or climbing plant can be planted vertically as long as the right growing conditions and support are provided. Plants that should grow include perennials or annuals, small perennials, succulents (sedums), ornamental grasses, ferns, annual flowers, and houseplants.
What are the benefits of vertical gardens?
Vertical growth can maximize the use of a small space, create a lush privacy space and help keep an area cool, such as under a pergola. Some plants perform better when graded vertically.
Can you grow vegetables in a vertical garden?
Many vegetables including tomatoes, cucumbers, and pumpkins can thrive in a vertical garden or hanging basket. Create a vertical herb garden or grow strawberries and lettuce in a wall planter.
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