Rapid growth of urban spaces and the increasing lack of green areas have defined a new trend in gardening- vertical gardening. It creates a potential for restoring the connection with nature in urban spaces, enhancing the property’s curb appeal and improving the quality of life. It is a well-known fact that even a small garden has a restorative effect on people compared to those who are not exposed to any plants.
Let’s take a look at 18 Vertical Flower Gardens That Redefine Urban Gardening. They are versatile, easy to make or install and all of them, impressive.
1. Vertical Pallet Garden
Pallets are probably the most common material for DIY vertical gardens. They are cheap, easy to modify to the desired length and pattern and possess plenty of farmhouse charm.
These pallet gardens are vertical boxes screwed to support beams attached to the brick wall. The shape of each planter aims to hide the plastic container behind the pallet and also support it in the vertical direction.
Pallets are also very practical for this vertical garden idea because the distance between the slats lets the climbing or vining plants thrive naturally.
2. Aluminum Panels For Vertical Gardening
This is a vertical garden offered by a store. It features aluminum panels and containers sold in DIY kits.
The panels are powder-coated to resist the outdoor conditions and offer an industrial look that can easily match and fit to brick, stone, wood or siding facade or fence. The material of the panels is lightweight, so installing it yourself won’t be an issue.
3. Identical Containers That Are Easy to Hang
For a great visual effect, use identical containers for your flowers, herbs or veggies on the vertical garden.
The ones shown in this inspiring idea are made from black plastic and are deep and wide enough to grow a wide variety of plants. At the back of each pot, there is a hook that facilitates hanging the pot on the vertical structure you have.
4. Indoor Vertical Garden With Flowers, Herbs And Veggies
This is an amazing idea for a mixed vertical garden! Furthermore, it is installed inside the apartment! The vertical structure is high to the ceiling offering equal spaces for shallow white plastic containers. At the bottom of each container, there is a built-in light that provides the light amount needed for the growth of the seeded plants.
When all plants are in their blooming or thriving phase, the vertical garden becomes a living interior wall that cleans the air, adds amazing natural scents and offers fresh spices.
5. Fence Vertical Garden From Slats
If you prefer a continuous vertical garden from wooden slats, pallets may not be a good idea because of their standard size. Instead, you can get timber in the desired length to create a vertical structure matching the size of the fence. Apply suitable paint on the wood to prolong its life.
Take a look at the position of each slat. They are slightly inclined to keep the flower pots hidden behind them.
6. Tiered Hydroponic Planter
Hydroponic planters are available in many stores and offer different sizes that can accommodate your space for a vertical garden.
You can use them for hydroponic planting or growing smaller plants in the sections in a regular way. The holes for plants are suitable for seasonal flowers with shallow roots, such as Petunias, Impatiens and for all herbs.
The hydroponic planters are lightweight, so you don’t have to build any heavy wall support. Brackets or posts will do the work.
7. Tiered Flower Pots
This tower of flowers is formed by oversized plastic pots stacked vertically. Each level offers 6 protruding areas for the flowers. The center is left as a support for every other level. The last tier is dedicated to a round pot where the plants sit in the center and create a beautiful finish to the flower tower.
You can get this amazing set in two colors- blueberry and luscious green.
8. A Living Wall
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It is difficult to make yourself the same living wall, but you can achieve almost the same effect with suitable wall supports and plants.
You need to install trellises up on the desired vertical garden wall and provide containers at different levels depending on the plant kinds and the desired final effect. For such a dense plant wall, choose green vines that develop lush foliage and grow fast. Trumpet vine, Wisteria, Morning Glory, Black-eyed Susan Vine, Winter Jasmine, Clematis, Boston Ivy offer blooms and attractive green leaves.
You can match them with ornamental grasses, wildflowers and seasonal flowers in your vertical trailing garden.
9. Upgrade The Container Planting
Plain plant containers that you can get from the Dollar Store can be upgraded to a lovely vertical garden. The plastic flower holders are not generally attractive, but when you place them on the right support, their visual look changes.
Take a look at this charming farmhouse garden! It is with a small footprint, stable enough to withstand three tiers with flower containers and very influential with the sprayed inscription at the top slat of the pallet.
10. Repurposed Shoe Organizers
This is a great urban gardening inspo- it is affordable and good-looking! For this vertical garden, you need wall shoe organizers. Hang as many as you want on the fence using over-the-door hooks.
The pockets are great for flower, herb and vegetable gardening, so you can dedicate the vertical garden to one plant group or mix them all.
11. Hanging Terra Cotta Pots
Get inspired by the vertical gardens in Spain! You can see hanging terra cotta pots on the walls in many city streets! You can find them hung on a pattern or randomly.
The effect is fascinating in both cases. Usually, the terra cotta pots are weathered and filled with Geraniums, which offer attractive foliage and gorgeous blooms in many different colors.
12. Upcycle Two Old Pallets
Are you in love with the wildflowers in the endless fields? You can have your own piece of a flower heaven in the urban environment with this lovely DIY vertical garden. All you need is two wooden pallets. The more weathered, the better, as that will enhance the charm of the wildflower garden.
Place the first pallet on the ground and dismantle only the top slats of the second one. Screw them to the laying pallet so that they form a box structure.
To secure each bottom where there will be soil or pots, add another wooden slat from the second pallet.
13. A Gallery Of Different Flower Pots And Plants
Another creative DIY idea for urban gardening features a wall from wooden slats that supports a collection of various pots and plants. The mix-and-match approach creates a charming oriental look that brightens up the space.
This vertical garden can be a great accent in a boho interior and outside on the fence.
14. Slatted Wall Plater
These store offered vertical planters are suitable for any interior or exterior because of their earthy colors, slim size and universal slatted design.
You can attach them to a fence or only to a short garden support and build a partition or screen for sectioning areas in the yard.
15. Felt Vertical Garden
Looking for a quick vertical garden idea? This one is perfect as you take the structure, hang it on the wall with deck screws that are part of the kit and plant the flowers or herbs you want.
This garden is called Florafelt and judging by the name, the pockets are made of felt, which is a good environment for plants and is also a material that lasts a lifetime. There are 12 pockets- enough to enjoy a dense vertical garden.
Irrigation is also provided by emitters that flow the water from the top downwards. If there is extra water, it falls into a drain tray. The irrigation system is set to 3 minutes every other day. It is calculated to keep the pockets moist and ensure good thrive of the plants.
16. PVC Pipe Vertical Garden
This PVC pipe vertical garden is eco-friendly, cheap and visually interesting. You can upcycle PVC pipe pieces to create your wall garden easily.
Screw the pieces to the wall with screws. Then fill the holes with plastic pots holding vines, flowers, herbs and why not veggies such as lettuce.
17. A Wall Of Climbing Hydrangea
For an elegant touch to your outdoor al fresco, plant Climbing Hydrangea. Support it with a strong trellis that will support it so that it covers the area you desire.
To ensure quick growth and good thrive of the Climbing Hydrangea, ensure that the young plant gets full sun to part shade and water regularly. Prune the vine seasonally and remove those suckers that you don’t want to root.
18. Vertical Succulent Garden
If you want to enjoy a vertical garden in your place but don’t have the time to maintain it, go for a succulent garden. The wide variety of plants in this family will help you create a gorgeous urban wall garden.
As for the vertical structure itself, the plant containers complement the wall cladding. The wooden texture is a good choice for indoor or outdoor application as it creates a warm and cozy atmosphere.
