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Did you know that it is possible to decorate your home with vertical gardening made especially for small spaces? Nowadays the space in houses is getting smaller and smaller, so if you like plants, the way to go is to invest in vertical panels, as they will save your space and still be a beautiful decoration.
Why do vertical gardening?
A lot of research shows that having plants at home is a great way to improve air quality, as well as being a great pastime for improving well-being and mental health. Plants bring warmth to the environment, be it your home, apartment or office.
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Vertical gardens are spectacular and allow contact with nature and bring a more harmonious look to your corner, all in a way that does not interfere with the space you have. So don't waste time, and start cultivating your vertical garden!
List of Materials Needed for Vertical Garden Planter
To know how to start a vertical garden, you need the following items:
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- Brush and black waterproofing material (or nautical varnish);
- Half-moon vases or thick felt bags;
- Plants, preferably those with hanging foliage;
- Substrate for seedlings;
- Thinning scissors;
- S-shaped wire hooks or nylon cable ties;
- Structure to hold the pots – waterproofed wooden rafters for a frame approximately 5 cm thick;
- Squirt and irrigation gun, or watering can with a fine nozzle.
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What types of structure should I use as the basis for the panel?
1 x 1 meter modules of iron screens, protected with automotive paint, are the most durable options. These ready-made screens can be found in construction material stores. Another option is to have them custom-made by a locksmith. Bamboo bed frames or lattices can also be used, but these structures are less durable and are likely to rot after a few years of contact with water.
There are also resistant plastic frames, which can be ideal for smaller gardens, which are less than 50cm in height and width. Furthermore, there is the possibility of purchasing ready-made frames with plants, including irrigation built into the frame itself, which are the best for those who don't want any work.
Step by step to get started
Choosing the location
Choose a location with as much natural light as possible, it could be near a window, on a balcony or on a balcony. It is also important that this place can receive water sprays through routine irrigation.
Define plant species by location
Define which plants you will care for and where they will be located according to the necessary amount of sun that each species needs. In the center and at the bottom of the panels, it is always ideal to have shade plants. At the top and sides, place plants that need more sunlight, this way they will get more light and also shade the others.
Waterproof the walls
It is important to waterproof the wall where the panel will go, so as not to cause infiltration into the wall. Using a product that paints the wall black will create an optical illusion to make your panel appear larger than it really is. If you cannot move the wall, use a drainage blanket, which will have a similar effect.
Planting in pots
After planting all the pots, one by one, make a small hole in the straight part using sharp thinning scissors, and pass a nylon cable tie through it. This will be used to secure the vase to the screen. An important detail is: do this entire process before attaching the panel to the wall, as it will be much easier. You can anchor it to the wall, but leave it to attach after it's ready.
Correct position of the vessels
Start placing the pots in horizontal rows, from top to bottom. Standard wire mesh can fit 9 pots per square meter.
Installing the support grid
After planting and assembling the panel, screw in a wooden frame that keeps each grid approximately two fingers away from the wall. This will prevent infiltrations and facilitate maintenance when replacing vessels. Then, attach the panel to the wood.
Watering
Once you've finished assembling your panel, take some time to irrigate all the plants. Always start at the top row and then work your way down, and reduce watering the closer you get to the ground. Water will flow from higher places and be used by lower ones.
How do you know if the garden is good?
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O DIY When creating vertical gardening in small spaces it is welcome, but you need to know if you have managed to put your vertical garden ideas into practice in a way that works. A well-executed panel design should perfectly hide the vases.
The desired final effect is for the plants to completely fill the space on the wall. If you use species that grow upright, they will not fill the holes, leaving your vertical plant panel somewhat unsightly.
What could go wrong?
The main cause of death in plants in vertical frames is lack of water. Therefore, carefully assess whether you will have time to take care of your plants. It is necessary to water pot by pot regularly, two to three times a week, depending on the location chosen.
Read too: The Best Pruning Techniques for Houseplants
So, are you ready to get started with vertical gardening?
There are several design ideas for a vertical garden, and also on how to make a vertical garden in small spaces. The main reasons to get into vertical gardening are the benefits that contact with plants can bring you.
In addition to plants acting as a great highlight in the decor, they filter pollutants in the air and refresh the environment. Anyone can have a vertical garden, even if they live in a small house or rented apartment, as it is possible to dismantle and reassemble the panel when moving.
