Want to create your own vertical garden? Thanks to felt, it’s easier than ever!
Lush plants and vegetables bring a much-needed sense of peace to urban shopping centres, residential balconies, and industrial areas, but there’s not always room for large planted swaths of ground or even small containers. Thanks to the evolution of felt manufacturing, as well as advances in hydroponics, vertical gardens can now add an organic beauty to almost any flat surface.
Small spaces are perfectly suited for vertical installations, thanks to hanging pockets created from felt that don’t rot, sag, or tear. A simple irrigation pump is attached to the felt, allowing the plants’ roots to be nourished by water. And voila! A beautiful vertical garden is created.
Tips for Creating Your Own Vertical Garden
Vertical gardens have exploded in popularity, and there are many options for individuals who would like to create their own in a home or office. One option is to purchase bespoke versions that are already planted. They’re installed for you and sometimes even maintained regularly, however, they tend to cost quite a bit.
You can make your own using containers, though you must carefully consider the sturdiness of the wall that will house the containers. Bigger containers mean larger plants that cost more – and need more water. Smaller containers mean inexpensive plants whose pots can dry out quickly.
Hanging felt pockets are often the simplest, easiest, and least expensive way to get started, especially when your felt pockets come as part of a kit that includes a water pumping system. Simply hang your pocket, add your favourite plants that are well suited for vertical growing, and you’re ready to enjoy a beautiful work of art!
Vertical gardens can be practical or purely aesthetic, but more often than not, they’re both. We hope the tips we’ve shared will inspire you to create your own installation on your balcony or outdoor space, so you can enjoy all the benefits of beautiful plants.