Herb Garden
- Idea: Grow fresh herbs like basil, parsley, thyme, and mint.
- DIY Basics: Secure a wooden pallet to a wall or fence. Fill gaps with small pots or pockets made from landscape fabric. Plant herbs for easy access while cooking.
Succulent Wall
- Idea: Design a colorful succulent wall.
- DIY Basics: Attach chicken wire to the front of the pallet. Fill with soil and moss, then insert succulent cuttings through the wire.
Flower Display
- Idea: Brighten up your space with flowering plants.
- DIY Basics: Paint or stain the pallet. Add small pots or plant directly in the gaps with flowers like petunias, marigolds, and pansies.
Vegetable Garden
- Idea: Grow vegetables vertically to save space.
- DIY Basics: Use a sturdy, chemical-free pallet. Plant vegetables like lettuce, spinach, and radishes.
Strawberry Tower
- Idea: Create an easy-pick strawberry garden.
- DIY Basics: Attach landscape fabric to the back and sides of the pallet. Fill with soil and plant strawberries in the gaps.
Vertical Planter with Shelves
- Idea: Build a garden with built-in shelves for potted plants.
- DIY Basics: Secure horizontal shelves within the pallet structure. Use for potted plants, decor items, or garden tools.
Herb Spiral
Idea: Combine vertical gardening with a spiral design.
DIY Basics: Build a spiral structure with pallet wood, fill with soil, and plant herbs.
Indoor Pallet Garden
- Idea: Bring greenery indoors.
- DIY Basics: Use a smaller pallet, secure it to an interior wall, and line with landscape fabric. Plant indoor-friendly plants like ferns and pothos.
Vertical Garden with Trellis
- Idea: Incorporate a trellis for climbing plants.
- DIY Basics: Attach a trellis to the pallet. Plant climbing plants at the base and guide them up the trellis.
Recycled Planter Pockets
- Idea: Use recycled materials for planting pockets.
- DIY Basics: Attach pockets made from old jeans or burlap sacks to the pallet. Fill with soil and plant a variety of flowers or herbs.
DIY Basics for Vertical Pallet Gardens
- Choose the Right Pallet: Ensure it’s heat-treated (HT stamp) and free of harmful chemicals (avoid MB stamp).
- Clean and Sand the Pallet: Thoroughly clean and sand to remove rough edges.
- Secure the Pallet: Mount it vertically against a wall or fence with screws or brackets.
- Add Fabric or Lining: Line the back and sides with landscape fabric to hold soil while allowing drainage.
- Fill with Soil: Use high-quality potting mix suitable for your plants.
- Plant Selection: Choose plants based on your climate, sunlight, and soil depth.
- Regular Maintenance: Water regularly, ensuring proper moisture, fertilize as needed, and monitor for pests.
