A vertical garden is the perfect green addition to any space. They are often used as statement pieces to bring life into lifeless spaces.
Vertical gardens are extremely versatile and have both decorative as well as functional purposes. They can be used as vertical herb gardens for home cooking, to house decorative plants both indoors and outdoors. As well as privacy screens in residential homes or commercial buildings, or to add greenery to smaller spaces such as apartments and balconies. The possibilities are endless.
There are a few key things to consider when installing and caring for your vertical garden. These steps are crucial to maintaining the most beautiful vertical garden.
Find the Perfect Spot for Your Vertical Garden
In some cases, external forces can be very damaging to vertical garden plants. If the plants are not sturdy enough to withstand windy conditions or extreme heat, they will not survive if placed in an area with harsh wind and sun.
The same goes for plants that require sun and are placed in a vertical garden that is installed in an area that receives very little sunlight. This may lead to a vertical garden full of dead plants, which is not want we want.
Use Good Quality Soil
It is important to always use good quality potting soil. The quality of the soil can determine the health and longevity of your vertical garden plants. Certain plants may require acidic soil, therefore it is vital to do your research prior to selecting your plants so that you understand their requirements and what they need in order to thrive.
Selecting Your Vertical Garden Plants
When installing your vertical garden, it is important to ensure that you have selected an area that receives sufficient sunlight according to your plant’s needs. You can also select plant select plants that are suitable to the area you would like to install your vertical garden. Some plants require little sunlight, while others require more frequent sunlight, so select your plants accordingly. Too much wind blowing directly onto your vertical garden can cause damage to more fragile plants. Therefore, select plants that are hardy and strong enough to withstand the windy conditions.
Pot Your Plants Correctly
After you have carefully selected your plants, it is now time to rehome them. You can gently remove your plant from its original packaging without pulling or damaging the roots and pot them into their respective pouches. If your plants do not fit perfectly into the pouch, remove some soil from the base of the plant. Or if the plant is too small you can add in some additional soil to fill the remaining space. Be sure to apply water directly after replanting.
Know the Correct Times to Water
Now that your plants are beautifully planted in their forever home, they need to be taken care of so that they can bloom for a very long time.
If the plant receives full sun, it should be watered every morning and evening. Whereas, if the plant receives full shade, it should be watered 3-4 times a week. If the plant receives a combination of both full sun to shade, it should receive water once in the morning and once in the evening every day.
Find Out How to Water Properly
It is important to water your plants correctly and not overwater them. Overwatering your plants will flood the roots which can lead to soil erosion and in some cases plant diseases. When watering your plants, apply the water to the roots. Do not apply water directly onto the leaves of the plant as this can result in the heat from the sun burning the leaves.
Get An All-In-One Fertilizer
In most cases an all-in-one type of fertilizer can be used for most types of plants, herbs, and vegetables. Do your research and learn which fertilizers are best suited to the plants you have selected.
PlantosVerde is an excellent option for all types of plants. It is a 100% organic fertilizer and is completely odourless. PlantosVerde is a foliar feed, which means that it can be used on anything that has a leaf.
Find Out When to Fertilize
In addition to watering your vertical garden plants, it is important to have a good consistent fertilizer application programme. Apply a good quality fertilizer to your plants every 2-3 weeks so that they receive all the highly beneficial nutrients that will boost both the overall health of your vertical garden plants as well as increase their lifespan.
Keep Your Plants Healthy
To maintain the health of your vertical garden plants it is important to not only water and fertilize them regularly, but also to ensure to cut back any dead leaves or flowers. This is a great way to encourage new growth for your beautiful plant babies.
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By following all these steps, you are sure to have the most eye-catching vertical garden with the most beautifully green plants!
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