Vertical Garden Project: Here We Go! 🌱🌺
Vertical Gardening Essentials: Purchasing Necessary Supplies #GetGreening
Hey there! I'm pumped about moving forward with my vertical garden project, y'all. Time to get our hands dirty and watch those buds bloom!
In my previous post, I was weighing the pros and cons of three spots for my vertical garden: the brick wall outside the kitchen, along the deck rails, or down the side of our fence. After consulting with my building genius hubby, I decided to settle on the brick wall outside the kitchen. Here's why:
- Convenience: Having my vertical garden here gives easy access to the edibles I'll be planting among the flowers, like basil, oregano, and flat leaf parsley. Just a few steps away from my kitchen sink for watering? Perfect!
- Strength: I reckon the brick wall can handle the weight better than the other options once it's bursting with soil and plants. And my husband agrees.
Now, there is a catch - the back of our house bakes in full sun for most of the day, turning the bricks into a sweltering oven. So we gotta be careful with the type of wood we pick, to prevent it from warping and cracking. Here's what my husband recommended:
- Hardwoods: Yep, no simple white wood or pressure-treated wood for this baby. We're opting for sturdier hardwoods like western red cedar, teak, ipe (Brazilian walnut), or cypress. These woods are known for their resistance to weathering, insects, and moisture. Just remember to avoid treated woods that could leach chemicals into the soil, potentially harming our plants.
Next up, the flowers! I couldn't wait to pick out colors that would pop against the bricks. Home Depot has a whopping variety of blooms, but here are my favorites:
- Oranges: You can't beat a good Marigold for bright and bold.
- Fuchsias: These vivacious flowers will add a splash of color that’ll catch everyone's eye.
- Purples: There's something so refreshing about lavender and purple blooms in a garden.
I plan to mix in hearty staples - marigolds, zinnias, and petunias - for an explosion of color. I used the Most Popular Annuals in the North link on the Garden Club site to pick flowers that'll thrive in the six or more hours of full sun at that location.
Stay tuned, y'all! My hubby's promised to help with the build, which is exactly what I needed for this project. This is the perfect solution for our small townhouse backyard - it can be hung anywhere, and our dog won't be nosing around the soil while it's growing.
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- In this vertical garden project, the home-improvement aspect comes into play as we prepare to build the structure on the brick wall outside the kitchen for its convenience and strength.
- To complement our vertical garden and add a pop of color, we've selected a variety of flowers from home-and-garden stores like Home Depot, including marigolds, fuchsias, and purple blooms, perfect for our lifestyle of cultivating a vibrant garden.
