DIY Vertical Garden: 10 Ideas

Whether you have little space available or the need to create a dividing wall, the DIY vertical garden It can be the perfect solution for bringing a little greenery into your home or balcony. It doesn't require any special materials, and with a pinch of creativity and the clever use of creative recycling, it is possible to do it economically and with zero (or almost zero) impact. If we have piqued your interest, we will explain how to build a vertical garden with 10 useful ideas.

In addition to boasting great aesthetic value by enhancing the appearance of a wall or feature and creating a relaxing atmosphere, a vertical garden allows those who live in a small apartment to grow plants and flowers even in confined spaces such as balconies, terraces, and small courtyards. Once established which plants to plant, take inspiration from the vertical gardens, both outdoor and indoor, that we have collected below.

Pallets

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“How to make a vertical garden with pallets" This is certainly the most popular question when discussing this topic. There's actually no single method, but the one you see in the photo is certainly one of the simplest and most accessible. You can also paint the wood or embellish it with details.

Plastic bottles

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Would you ever have thought of making one with the plastic bottlesAs you can see, it's very simple, allowing you to creatively recycle these highly polluting objects and give them a new purpose: get some string, soil, and seedlings and get to work.

Tubes

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They are a precious resource for DIY: we could not help but suggest you make one outdoor vertical garden with pipesIf you have some at home, you could simply cut it horizontally, fill it with soil and insert the chosen seedlings.

Bricks

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Also bricks They're ideal for holding flowers and plants. In this case, you might need a handyman, just to apply the cement between them to create a stable structure over time.

Wooden boxes

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And what about the wooden boxesIf you have a good number of them, you can restore them and arrange them against a wall, erecting a structure that allows you to create multiple levels. Then, in this case too, proceed with planting your plants.

Wall storage

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We've all had at least one at home. With what we no longer use, we can create a truly original, ready-to-use garden. Use its spaces as containers for small pots.

Barrel

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If you are looking for an idea for an outdoor vertical garden you could instead consider creating it with a barrelEven in this case, the process will be beginner-friendly. You just need to make openings along the surface into which you can introduce the chosen species.

Wire mesh

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With a specially purchased metal net or, at worst, with a bed net that you'd like to repurpose, you can create the vertical garden you see above. Attach some round supports to hold the pots, and you're done.

Steel cantilevers arms

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Even ordinary wooden shelves, appropriately cut to accommodate pots, can become the ideal base for a wall garden. Minimal work, maximum yield.

Wooden grill

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Why go looking for expensive ones? vertical garden structures When can you use a common wooden rack? Simply install it on the wall and equip it with sturdy hooks to hang the pots. Nothing could be simpler for a delicious indoor garden.

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