This fast
paced city is full of light, skyscrapers standing proudly and raging cars with
extremely occupied people. A place for pinning success for a goal getter like
most of us but unfortunately less for plants and even trees. Life in this
concrete jungle leaves small space for the green beings to grow. And sadly
making us forget our part in protecting and preserving them. But the good news
is we can now cross out city life excuses. How? All thanks to the magic of
vertical gardening.
Vertical
gardening is an innovative, productive and effortless method of planting. It
simply uses up-bottom system of growing wide varieties of plant instead of the
traditional outside or horizontal gardening. As what Derek Fell, author of Vertical Gardening: GROW UP, NOT OUT for more vegetables and flowers
claims VG is a perfect match in growing vegetables, fruits, herbs or just
simply plants and maximizing the limited space we have in the city. This
technique that is believed to have dated back during the Babylon era has became
the new it in cities that never sleeps.
Among the A-list for a very millennial life and style. Interested already? Yes? Then keep reading as
we give you some of the creative do-it-yourself vertical gardening ideas you
should definitely try.
Hang
That Stylish B.
Do you have empty plastic bottles at
home? Left no options where to use them? Well we suggest why not transform it
into a beautiful hanging garden. Either top-down or flat, bottles are
convenient buddy as you can easily cut it in different forms and comes with
variety of sizes. You can also paint the bottles with your fave colors and tie
it up or place it in a row. Apart from its stylish appeal, by recycling
bottles you are also helping lessen the
plastic wastes clogging most bodies of water.
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Photo by:
mommah.com
Tip: Vertical gardens dry easily so it
is recommended to use potting soil in planting because they hold water and
maintains moisture.
Add
Attitude To Your Home with Vertical Pallet
Who would ever forget the
planting scene in the film The Martian, a
story about an astronaut who was left behind in the lifeless world of Mars. A
portion in the film showed how man’s survival could go a long way with plants
feeding him. Apart from the need for
food, experiments by NASA also have proven the power of plants to improve air
quality especially in a tightly sealed environment like in space. Since plants
take the carbon waste we exhale and produces oxygen which we inhale the
pollutants in the air are minimize to lower levels making air fresher. Now
aside from pots, with bits and pieces of wood at home, you can create a mini
pallet that can be displayed anywhere you wish.
Begin With
This Guide and Start Breathing That Fresher Air: http://diy-enthusiasts.com/diy-home/build-pallet-vertical-garden-diy/
Tip: Vertical gardens
needs to be watered often so try to consider a self watering system.
Make Some Noise Tin Cans
Photo by:
cieradesign.com
Oh yes, tin cans are definitely getting
people’s nod when it comes to recyclable designs. Instead of throwing them, cans are being use
as a vertical garden pot. Either
steel like or colored, tin cans have extended its appearance from being a
superhero figurine to artistic add-ons to our plain house walls. More reasons
why you should try this out as Recycling Guide.org.uk said that one (1) reuse
tin can could save enough energy to power television for 3 hours. Woah! What a
keep!
Follow This Steps and Be Part of the Change: http://cieradesign.com/2014/06/01/backyard-tin-can-fence-garden/
Tip: Succulent plants are best for busy
people interested in vertical gardening since it is low in maintenance as they
don’t need much water. Plants with less weight are also ideal.
The
Edge of Shoe Pocket Garden
If gardening would be high fashion shoe
pockets are definitely taking the lead.
Apart from its practical application, these clever idea will definitely
have everyone’s appreciation and
attention. Your old shoes or container can work by just hanging either
inside or out your home. But surely you don't want to mess with your floor when
watering so hanging it outside would be better.
Hey! Come and Visit Me: http://www.instructables.com/id/VERTICAL-VEGETABLES-quotGrow-upquot-in-a-smal/
Photo by: themicrogardener.com
Although vertical gardening is more on small plants, still it can be a stepping stone for a larger vision. Let's remember that great things begin from small efforts. So, calling all the millennials and millennials at heart, start planting now and soon reap the healthy promise of a greener and fresher world even in the city.
References:
https://themicrogardener.com/12-reasons-why-you-should-garden-vertically/ http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/gardening/how-to-make-a-vertical-garden
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