Whether your backyard is smaller than a postage stamp or large enough for a regulation soccer field, there is a vertical garden idea just for you. No matter your backyard view, vertical gardening will help you make the most of your outdoor space.<\/p>
Vertical gardens are grown vertically, usually in some type of container or pot, instead of in the ground along a row. Like a high-rise building in a city, vertical gardens grow up instead of out. <\/p>
Vertical gardening works well in small spaces, like balconies, or poor growing conditions. This type of container gardening is a good DIY project for beginners and wanna-be gardeners.<\/p>
Whether you want to add a colorful living wall or need to embellish an unattractive fenceline, a vertical garden offers a colorful, living solution to your backyard landscape design woes.<\/p>
A south-facing location is the best. West-facing spots come in second place. These orientations get the most sun throughout the day and should give you that six-hour minimum that full-sun plants require.<\/p>
If you have a north or east-facing location, opt for partial- or full-shade plants instead.<\/p>
Which types of plants are best for a vertical garden? Ask yourself what you want<\/em> to plant. Can you plant it in a pot? The answer is probably yes<\/em>. <\/p> Here are a few garden theme ideas:<\/p> Food plants for a vertical vegetable garden<\/strong><\/p> This is an extremely abbreviated list, as most in-ground veggies and herbs can be grown in pots. <\/p> Ornamental plants for aesthetics<\/strong><\/p> Some of these will work better in upright containers while others may be more attractive as part of a living wall.<\/p> Before you submit your seed order, don\u2019t forget about pollinators<\/a>. Buy seeds for native plant species to encourage pollinators to visit your new vertical garden space. In addition, consider adding a bee hotel<\/a> to encourage solitary bees to live and nest nearby. Solitary bees are expert pollinators and don\u2019t readily sting, so they\u2019re a perfect addition to your backyard vertical garden.<\/p> For more detailed information on how to pot your vertical backyard garden, check out our article \u201cVertical Gardening Ideas for Your Balcony.\u201d<\/p> Before you think about containers, what kind of vertical structure do you want to use? What vertical structure do you already have to repurpose?<\/p> If none of these ideas appeal to you, or if you\u2019re not very handy, buy a vertical planter if that\u2019s easier for you or works better for your space.<\/p> There are a million ways to craft containers for your vertical garden. Here are a few ideas for vertical garden designs if you want to think outside the pot:<\/p> Don\u2019t forget about your hanging hardware:<\/p> If you can\u2019t find specialty hanging hardware at your local big box store, look on Amazon or another online retailer for something that suits your vision.<\/p> The Santa Clara County, CA, Master Gardeners specify the following potting depths for these vegetables<\/a>. These instructions are for standard, store-bought pot shapes and sizes. <\/p> Step 3: Find your supports<\/span><\/h3>
Step 4: Find your containers<\/span><\/h3>