Vertical gardening, often done with pallets, is a growing trend.
We offer you an innovative and economical alternative to create your vertical planter using flower pots.
Tutorial for making a vertical planter
Here's a simple tutorial for making your own vertical planter, an ideal project for maximizing gardening space in tight areas like balconies or small gardens.
With a few terra cotta pots, a steel stake, and other common materials, you can easily create an attractive vertical structure.
Follow the steps in the video tutorial to assemble your vertical planter easily.
Necessary material :
Several flower pots (reuse the pots you already have);
A large steel stake;
Of the earth ;
Flowers or aromatic herbs of your choice;
Optional: materials to seal the pots from the inside and prevent discoloration;
Optional: cement to ensure the stability of the stake.
Steps to follow
Firmly plant a large steel stake into the ground.
Make sure it is vertical and stable;
Slide a first pot onto the stake, using the drain hole at the bottom of the pot;
Fill the pot with a compact, wind-resistant type of soil;
Place a new pot, tilting it in the opposite direction from the previous one.
This alternation will create an interesting and robust structure;
Continue adding pots until you reach the top of the stake;
Be sure to seal the inside of the jars to prevent discoloration;
All you have to do is plant your flowers or aromatic herbs in each pot;
For added stability, consider making a deeper hole at the base of the stake and filling it with cement.
Also read: How to successfully grow your lavender in pots?
Which plants to choose for a vertical garden?
With your vertical planter now assembled, we move on to the essential step: choosing plants.
This DIY project, much more than a simple aesthetic touch, reinvents gardening in tight spaces.
Careful plant selection is crucial to bringing life and color to your structure.
Whether you prefer aromatic herbs, colorful flowers, vines or succulents, each variety plays a key role in creating a healthy and attractive environment.
Consider sunlight, available space, and water requirements to transform an ordinary wall into a fascinating vertical ecosystem, rich in textures and nuances.
Aromatic herbs: basil, rosemary, mint, thyme, ideal for their usefulness and aesthetics;
Colorful flowers: petunias, begonias, to add color and life;
Climbing plants: ivy, Virginia creeper, for dense and luxuriant foliage;
Succulents: sedums, echeverias, for minimal maintenance and drought resistance;
Shade plants: ferns, hostas, perfect for less sunny areas;
Vegetables and fruits: strawberries, cherry tomatoes, for a vertical garden that is as practical as it is aesthetic.