After the practical vertical garden to be built with gutters, we will enlighten you with an even simpler method and within everyone's reach: that of making space in the garden using a common bathroom holder.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himAfter the practical vertical garden to be built with gutters, we illuminate you with an even simpler method and within everyone's reach: that of making space in the garden using a common bathroom organizer.
L‘idea it's quick and easy. In 7 steps and with materials within everyone's reach you can treat yourself to some healthy natural greenery, and maybe some vegetables, even if you only have a small terrace at your disposal.
A wall; A fabric glove box like the one in the picture; A stick (even an ordinary curtain rod will do just fine); Hooks and screws; Good quality soil; Seedlings and / or seeds; A wooden support to prevent the structure from adhering to the wall; A flower pot, to be placed at the base of the garden, where the water drainage can be channeled.
Let's move on to the realization:
FIX THE ROD TO THE WALL
First of all, secure the rod, possibly metal, to the wall you have chosen as the location for your garden.
At what height to place it is a decision you will have to make based on the development of the plants that will grow in the drainage pot at the base of the shoe rack. (step 6 DRIP).
ATTACH THE VERTICAL SHOE HOLDER
Attach the storage compartment with solid metal hooks making sure that it is well fixed and stable so as to guarantee the support of the structure even under the weight of wet soil.
CHECK DRAINAGE
Before using the potting soil, make sure the individual pockets allow for drainage. Pour some water into each to see if it drips from the bottom. If it does not come out, apply holes to the base of each pocket.
FILL EVERY POCKET WITH SOIL
Fill each pocket with good soil keeping it 1 cm below the edge in order to prevent it from spilling out when you water it.
SOW
The recommended plants are the aromassuch as thyme, sorrel and chives. Mixed leaf salads, mustard, spinach, cherry tomatoes and peas.
MAKE IT DRIP
Use a wooden stick to make sure that the garden surface does not adhere to the wall and excess water falls into the pot placed at the base of the structure. In this way you will use all the water and avoid wetting the floor. We do not recommend planting tall tree species in the pot on the ground as they would cover the plants of the first band of pockets.
Beautiful and practical, the vertical garden is ready, now your green thumb comes into play. If you are not a true gardening expert, some of these advice they may be useful to you.
1) Water the garden with graceor, without exaggerating the quantity of water and the power of the jet, you would risk damaging the plants or causing the seeds to come out of the pocket.
2) You can add to the soil of thecrystals that hold water by first inflating them separately in order to fill the pockets without letting the seeds come out of the seat.
3) If you want a sure result, use gods natural fertilizersbecause they favor the development of the plant, especially the cherry tomatoes. 4) When the salad the temptation to collect it is all very strong but, if you want it to grow back, do not be greedy and leave some clumps. 5) Do not forget to check that there are no aphids, snails and others small parasites to feast on your vegetables. 6) Always remove leaves and damaged plants, sick and non-productive plants that you can use as compost 7) When reuse the pockets fill them with new soil.
In the summer, nothing will give you more satisfaction than being able to enjoy a nice summer salad with some tomato and fresh basil picked directly from your own garden vertical.
Serena Bianchi
