DIY vertical garden | Easy Vertical Gardening

Here is an awesome concept for a vertical garden – one that moves!

Not only can you reposition it depending on where you want it at the moment, it can act as a privacy wall or space divider (not to mention a decorative planter!)

This video below explains how you can build your own, if you are handy and want to take on a fun project. Keep in mind, however, that you can also get a pre-made kit and create your own DIY vertical garden using some simple tips that we explain below.

So how can you turn this vertical plant wall project into an easier one?

Check out the New Age Garden Living Wall Planter. It’s about $100 and measures almost 4 feet tall and almost 3 feet wide. By attaching inexpensive casters to the base of the planter, you’ve quickly creative a movable garden.

Now, since the container is only 8″ deep, my suggestion would be to get 2 planters and place them back-to-back to create a more stable container. Use screws or nuts and bolts to secure both backs together. Attach a piece of plywood to the base of both and then add the casters.

You’ve got a double-sided planter with lots of gardening space without a lot of work.

For a longer, larger garden, simply make multiple planters and position them together. Having smaller movable gardens makes them easier to move and more versatile in where you can place them.

Building a plant wall may seem difficult and overwhelming, but when you break it down into simple steps, you find that it doesn’t have to be that hard.

DIY Plant Wall Made Easier…

First of all, if you want to turn an entire wall or fence into a living structure, don’t think that you have to build it all at once. In fact, there are many vertical garden kits and plant wall systems like this kit or this one that enable gardeners to start in small segments and increase their plant structure as they have the money, time and desire to do so.

By taking on your project in this way, not only does it instantly become less monstrous, it transforms into a more enjoyable task. Spread out your construction project over a period of weeks or months, and you can look forward to adding to it every time you go out work on it.

Planting flowers and other foliage at different times also lets you vary up the plant sizes and bloom time. This can make for a more interesting flower wall for no extra work.

When you take the “rush” out of home landscaping, it becomes more relaxing. Go ahead – turn up the tunes or bring out a glass of wine. It’s play time!

An Indoor Plant Wall?

And take this concept indoors too! Start with a small area and add to it as time or money allows. You could even do this with an artificial plant wall.

“Styling” Your Garden:

Do the sections need to be the same? No! Make them all different if you want for a patchwork feel with various colors, shapes and sizes. However, if you are looking for more of a uniform look, use similar colors, shapes or sizes throughout.

Start with a basic idea of what you want the end result to be – size, plant types, etc.. Many times you can change your mind mid-build. However, it’s a good idea to start with a plan and timeline so you know what to expect (somewhat =)) and you don’t get frustrated.

The videos below explain more:

A demonstration of an easy installation process using a pocket-style planter:

Vertical Plant Wall… that You Can Move!

How to Build a Plant Wall – Tips from the Pros