Vertical Gardens Are Here!

You heard it here first when we called this trend coming to the States! A Cup of Jo spotted San Francisco florist Flora Grubb's vertical DIY panels.

Here's what they say:

You can buy 20"x20" trays that contains 45 slanted planting cells to support plants and soil once mounted on the wall. The system is modular so you can build a vertical garden in any design based on 20"x20" square panels.

The set-up requires free drainage and can be irrigated using a garden hose - applying water to the plants manually - or the system is designed to accommodate a built-in irrigation line for automatic watering.

   

The succulent walls were installed using panels planted with small 2" succulent plants. These panels were grown flat for a few months to allow the roots to develop and grow in to the cells.

Make sure you understand the conditions needed to support your plant selections - especially in terms of light and temperature.

Typically they finish the installation with a simple wooden frame to create a 'picture on the wall' look. The panels can be attached directly to the wall or to a wooden backing.

So fabulous! What do you think about vertical gardens? Maybe I can hang one outside my apartment window...

Photo: Flora Grubb