BASICS OF VERTICAL GARDENING (PLANNING FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VERTICAL GARDEN)

BASICS OF VERTICAL GARDENING (PLANNING FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VERTICAL GARDEN)

In today's world, plant lovers wish to own a big beautiful garden which carries beautiful ornamental foliage and flowering plants but the only thing that restricts them from having one is sufficient space and sometimes sufficient time too, to fulfill their dreams.

If you are also a plant lover and  face the same problem then no need to worry, I will guide you how to fulfill your dream even if you have little or no space for your own dream garden.

So without wasting your time what if I tell you that solution lies in having a vertical garden.
You might be thinking Okay! we also know that, but it  take Professionals to build Vertical Gardens, that's not an easy Job, but I assure you to guide how to design your own vertical garden like professionals as I have experience in vertical gardens and I know what works and what doesn't.





LETS QUICKLY DISCUSS WHAT IS A VERTICAL GARDEN?

Vertical Garden is basically a framework of panels in combination with detachable vertical garden pots which are fixed in series on a wall by drilling holes, in which small bushy foliage and flowering plants are planted so that they prosper well, showcase their beauty without occupying any ground space.

"In simple words, to decorate your bare walls with natural plants with the help of supporting framework of panels and detachable vertical garden pots is known as Vertical garden".

SO, THE BASICS INCLUDE:

  • Base material for Vertical garden (Vertical Garden Planter)
  • Selection of Place & Plants
  • Potting Media
  • Irrigation


BASE MATERIALS FOR VERTICAL GARDENS (Vertical Garden Planter)

So far we have discovered that the best base material among all vertical garden systems is combination of  Supporting Panels with Detachable Vertical garden pots. Some people prefer to go with Geo-textile pouches and Frames.
vertical-garden-panel

Vertical Garden Panel

Why we prefer Panels with Detachable Vertical Garden Pots as base material?

  • Plant gets sufficient space to spread roots.
  • Easy drainage of water.
  • Its easy to provide fertilizers or meals for better plant growth.
  • Even distribution of water among all Plants.
  • Easy replacement of plants.


SELECTION OF PLACE & PLANTS (Vertical Garden Plants and Suitable Places)

The most important thing in the whole process is the selection of site/wall on which you want to build a vertical garden and vertical garden plants will be chosen accordingly.

Do plants really Prosper in fully Indoor and Outdoor conditions?

No, they do not Prosper they only Survive unless we provide them a particular place which is either a partial shaded area or an area receiving direct sunlight of morning and evening only.

This doesn't means that I've excluded the above two categories from the list, rather I'll explain the conditions that an indoor and outdoor areas should have.


CONDITIONS FOR INDOOR AREAS (Indoor Vertical Garden Ideas)

1. Best area for indoor VG is one which receives reflection of sunlight and has proper circulation of air.

2. Fresh air areas should be first priority for indoor Vertical Gardens.

3. Packed rooms with poor ventilation or Air conditioned rooms should not be preferred for Vertical gardens.

Foliage Plants for Indoors: Money Plants, Syngonium, Ferns, Xanadu, Pepromia, Philodendron, Chlorophytum, Short Height Sansevieria, etc.

Flowering Plant: Spathiphylum

Indoor Vertical Garden

Indoor Vertical Garden

CONDITIONS FOR OUTDOOR AREAS (Outdoor Vertical Garden Ideas)

1. An area receiving direct sunlight of morning and evening only, should be preferred for outdoor Vertical Garden.


outdoor vertical garden

OUTDOOR VERTICAL GARDEN AREA RECEIVING MORNING SUNLIGHT ONLY

2. Vertical garden Design for Partially shaded area.

semi shade vertical garden

OUTDOOR VERTICAL GARDEN IN PARTIALLY SHADED AREA

3. Vertical Gardens receiving direct Sunlight during Winters serves as an opportunity to use winter annuals as Vertical Garden Plants.

Plants for Vertical garden in Winters: Petunia, Dianthus, Begonia, Antirrhinum, etc.

flowering vertical garden

USE OF BEGONIAS IN VERTICAL GARDEN AT MY HOME.

4. Vertical Gardens receiving direct Sunlight during Summers 

Vertical gardens receiving direct sunlight throughout the day during summers results in burning of foliage of vertical garden plants which brings down the show of a Vertical Garden. 

There are some plants that can withstand the fully outdoor condition during summers.

Plants for Vertical Garden that can withstand outdoor summer condition: Portulaca, Jade, Rhoeo, Lantana, Alternanthera varieties are best suited Plants for such conditions.


POTTING MEDIA

Potting media for vertical garden plants should be light weight, porous, well drained and nutritious.

pH of Media should be neutral.

Soil based Media Combinations:

1. Soil + Cow Dung (Well Rotten) + Cocopeat
2. Soil + Vermicompost + Cocochips
3. Soil + Cocopeat + Vermicompost

Soil-less Media Combinations:

1. Cocopeat +  Vermicompost + Perlite 
2. Cocopeat + Cocochips + Perlite



IRRIGATION

MANUAL IRRIGATION:

Its easy to irrigate vertical garden normally through shower by connecting sprinkler hose to water tap. It is the quickest way to irrigate plants but water consumption is high. Preferred for Small Vertical gardens in homes.

DRIP IRRIGATION:

Drip irrigation is the most efficient method to water plants. Consumption of water is low and loss of water is negligible. Preferred for Vertical Gardens at Railway Stations, Metro Pillars, Hotels, Airports, Hospitals, etc.


Pros:

1. Best method for fertigation (Fertilization + Irrigation)
2. Time Saving
3. Efficient use of water

Cons:

1. Pump is necessary to supply water
2. Costly for Small Vertical Gardens


"KNOW MORE ABOUT 10 BEST HANGING BASKET PLANTS FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR".
Hope you Loved reading Basics Of Vertical Gardening (Planning For Indoor And Outdoor Vertical Garden). In our further post, we will be discussing about how to design and select  plants according to their color and growth habits for your own Vertical Gardens to give it a professional look.
BASICS OF VERTICAL GARDENING (PLANNING FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VERTICAL GARDEN) BASICS OF VERTICAL GARDENING (PLANNING FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VERTICAL GARDEN) Reviewed by Vishal Lodhi on March 25, 2020 Rating: 5

21 comments:

  1. thanx for providing far reaching information

    ReplyDelete
  2. They incorporate engaging territories, conceal, great perspectives and emotional shadows. Hot brilliant plants are utilized and heaps of rich green foliage plants to make a cool environment. all weather garden furniture

    ReplyDelete
  3. I wish for the great of success in all of our destiny endeavors

    ReplyDelete
  4. Amazed by using the way it works see this here. They’re very functional!

    ReplyDelete
  5. They establish a smooth workflow UX San Francisco, rapidly developing and implementing all necessary improvements. Their team is knowledgeable and tenacious.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Ice skating is an energizing and fun movement to do indoor. It makes you more elegant and innovative in developments. This movement likewise improves your equilibrium and smoothness. It makes your legs more grounded and better. You simply should be cautious in doing this since mishaps happen generally. cross-stitch

    ReplyDelete
  7. Thanks for picking out the time to discuss this, I feel great about it and love studying more on this topic. It is extremely helpful for me. Thanks for such a valuable help again. Cytotec Bogota

    ReplyDelete
  8. I respect this article for the all around scrutinized content and superb wording. I got so included in this material that I couldn't quit perusing. I am inspired with your work and expertise. Much thanks to you to such an extent. https://goodorbad4u.com

    ReplyDelete
  9. Every grounds-keeper has their own arrangement of gardening rules that relate to certain foreordained gardening styles. visit this article PoleSaw

    ReplyDelete
  10. Though essential, this equipment is very expensive and so seeking the help of a financing company is required. Some genuine financing companies offer assistance to acquire automotive tools without any frustrating procedures. Herbert Miller

    ReplyDelete
  11. Garden sheds are popular among neighbors through the nation. Actually the demand for garden sheds has spread fast from coast-to-coast. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/fameandfortune/11815903/Dom-Parker-Paid-15-a-night-for-Gogglebox-Thats-not-far-off-the-truth.html Today, there are numerous garden shed designs available to ascertain on; the thing is choosing what type to use.

    ReplyDelete
  12. climbing is regarded as an exciting and heroic sport which requires good technique and skills. You will discover more risks involved within climbing trees than most other sports. Tree Removal

    ReplyDelete
  13. For instance: there is the front garden, the side garden and the back garden. Whenever you have chosen where they start and end you would then be able to split every one of those territories once more. housekeeping 101

    ReplyDelete
  14. A vertical garden is a technique used to grow plants on a vertically suspended panel by using hydroponics. These unique structures can either be freestanding or attached to a wall. While potted plants have the advantage of being placed anywhere, they can take up space and require lots of maintenance.
    URL: https://www.treeloppinggoldcoastqld.com/

    ReplyDelete
  15. https://www.treeloppinggoldcoastqld.com/
    A plant's growth habit, size and behavior on a vertical surface is important knowledge for making the right combination of species, in order to keep the competition between plants at a healthy level. Choosing the right plant for the right place makes sense for any garden, but maybe even more so in a vertical garden.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Despite the fact that there are kinds of urethane appropriate for doing a story yourself as long as the alerts are followed, the outcomes are not as strong or scratch safe as the completions the manufacturing plant can apply. India Manufacturing

    ReplyDelete
  17. Great thanks for sharing this article post. Thanks Again. Cool.Botanic Wire

    ReplyDelete
  18. It's in every case best to employ an expert to help you eliminate wild creatures as they can be capricious and could assault and harm you. Deltona Pest Control

    ReplyDelete

Theme images by dfli. Powered by Blogger.