Posted on September 28, 2007 in latest news
Vertical gardening is a conventional form of gardening for places with limited spaces. It is a best form of gardening for apartments, cities, fences, porches, balconies etc. Vertical gardening consists of climbers planted near porches, fences which gradually grow and cover them. Hanging pots or baskets is also another form of vertical gardening. You can conveniently create your own vertical gardens.
Tips for Vertical Gardening:
- Location plays an important role in vertical gardening. Choose a location that won’t shade out the other plants
- Make sure that the plants are getting proper sunlight, air and water. Place them in such a way that they aren’t blown off with the seasonal wind
- Vertical gardening is generally done with upright structures like trellis, wood fence, bamboo fence, arbor or wall. You can also go for strings, fishing lines or mesh fabrics to support the plants
- You can also choose hanging baskets and pots for vertical gardening
- If you are planning to grow climbers or vines, then make sure that their base is mulched at least 4 inches deep in the soil
- As climbers or vines are week and sensitive they need to be watered properly. Make sure that during summers there is enough of water
- It is necessary to keep constant tab on the plants so that they are growing in the direction you want
- You would need ladder, twine etc. to maintain your vertical garden.
Tips for plant selection:
Plants used are obviously of your choice. But here are some tips that would be helpful while choosing plants for vertical gardening.
- Choose plants with beautiful color, smooth texture and form for vertical gardening.
- Choose plants that can be easily maintained and also grow fast.
- Select vines, twines and climbers because they attach themselves to the support system easily.
- Commonly climbing roses, clematis, morning glories, honey suckle, ivy and grape vines are the best options you can go for.
- Other good options are climbing grandifloras, floribundas, hybrid teas, tea roses, and polyanthus.
- In case of hanging baskets and pots geranium, petunias, daisies and carnations are the best choices.
- For vertical gardening vegetables like tomato, corn, beans, sweet peas etc. can be the right options.
Benefits of Vertical Gardening:
- It is the best way to use empty spaces
- You can grow more plants in a limited space
- Vertical gardening helps provide proper air circulation to the plants
- Vertical gardening also helps get sufficient shade to your room
- More than all these they add to your privacy
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