So you are interested in creating vertical vegetable gardening systems but you don’t have $10,000 for an elaborate system? You don’t have to. Paying for convenience is definitely something you can do, but you also have some very budget-friendly alternatives.
You may not be the artsy or creative type and that’s ok too. Most vertical gardening systems are interchangeable. Since it is a system that reflects your own personal style, it also comes with a few permanent options.
This post is all about vertical vegetable gardening systems to inspire you to grow vertically in small spaces.
Vertical gardens can be made out of just about anything you can think of. You will need to make sure the materials you use are food safe, first and foremost. This gardening option can mimic your own personal style.
Vertical gardens allow you to add more vertical space and grow more plants in less ground space. If you have never had a garden, you will soon realize that bugs tend to like your vegetables and fruits just as much as you do! Keeping things off the ground reduces the number of bugs that can access your plants.
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Vertical gardens also give your plants more air and sunlight. Your plants are not as cramped and you can actually see what you are growing. It is completely based on your preference. Some people prefer to have a traditional garden or raised bed. During harvest time, it definitely makes fruits and vegetables easier to access and pick.
You can make a vertical garden out of:
- ladders
- pallets
- coconut shells
- conduits
- arbors
- grids
- cages
- poles
- stakes
- ladder mesh
- gutters
- pocket shoe holders
- hanging baskets
- jugs
- plastic bottles
The possibilities are endless! You want to choose plants that are appropriate for the container. Let’s take a hanging basket for example. If you have a hanging basket lined with coconut fiber, it will allow the water to drain. Fill it with about 7-8 inches of dirt. You can choose herbs that will hang over the sides. You can also add in strawberries, pole beans, bush beans, squash, or cucumbers. Be sure to plant towards the edges to allow the plants to hang.
Ready for some inspiration? Check out these vertical gardening systems.
1. Pallet Vertical Garden
You can ask for free pallets at your local home improvement store or warehouses. Some businesses have more than they would like and looking for someone to take them.
2. Stacked Pots Vertical Garden
3. Wall/Hanging Picture Vertical Garden
4. Welded Metal/Wood Vertical Garden
5. Corner Vertical Garden
6. Trellis/Welded Metal Vertical Garden
7. Hydroponic PVC Vertical Garden
8. Gutter Vertical Garden
9. Bamboo Vertical Garden
Dig in and start one of the most visually appealing gardening options! Explore your creativity and construct your own vertical vegetable gardening systems!
