Vegetable garden planter ideas
Vegetable garden container ideas for growing crops in pots |
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There are many draws to vegetable garden container ideas, from their compact nature and flexibility through to the increased yields that each pot can produce. In fact, most vegetables grow well in containers, thriving on the nutrient rich soil and bespoke care that you can provide to each individual crop.
When it comes to creating your vegetable garden ideas, start by choosing varieties that you love to eat. This will help to guide your choice of containers (both material and size) as well as their positioning in your garden layout.
'The power of pots shouldn’t be underestimated: well-placed containers can transform a garden. They set its style, completing the look and making strong statements,' says gardening expert Leigh Clapp. 'Take some time to consider what would suit your needs and where you may have space for containers in your garden.'
Vegetable garden container ideas
Vegetable garden container ideas are a great way to maximize the yield of your crop. Cultivating plants in pots lets you curate all elements of the growing conditions, from soil quality and spacing to watering and feeding. Doing this enables you to create the perfect conditions for each plant, helping them to thrive. As a result, many gardeners opt for vegetable garden container ideas over planting their crops directly into the ground.
Once you've selected the vegetables you wish to grow in your vegetable garden container ideas, the next step is to select the pots. There are plenty of different container gardening ideas that will help to inform your vegetable garden design. 'Select your containers for their look as well as functionality. You don’t even have to use plant pots: old baskets lined with plastic, olive-oil cans, coal scuttles, crates, ancient watering cans, chimney pots or industrial salvage can all be adapted for plants, although you do still need to consider practicalities such as the durability, porosity and weight of the container,' advises Leigh Clapp.
Container vegetables – and fruit – are ideal for small garden ideas, balcony garden ideas or roof garden ideas, but they are also a good option for those with bigger plots, as they add interest and height, allow you to plant where soil might be poor, and easily change the layout of your crops year on year. They are also a great option when gardening with children as an easy way to grow crops
1. Add a trough planter for a compact and practical garden idea
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Raised garden bed ideas are the natural choice of vegetable garden container ideas. Transforming unruly beds into a contained space, they are perfect for cultivating a wide variety of crops. However, they are often low to the ground which can make tending them difficult.
A trough planter, on the other hand, is raised to standing height meaning you can easily harvest and tend your crops without hunching over or kneeling down. The elevated crops are also better protected from ground foraging pests than those in traditional raised beds.
As well as being a practical gardening solution, trough planters also offer the visual benefit of adding height to your plot, whether serving as a garden screening idea or neatly placed on a patio or against a wall. Their compact nature also makes them perfect for small garden ideas.
2. Add potted crops to bring productivity to your patio
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Vegetable garden container ideas give you the opportunity to increase the productivity of your patio ideas. From beans and brassicas to tomatoes and pumpkins, there are so many different kitchen garden ideas that can be grown on a patio. Opt for attractive pots that will look pretty as part of your patio display and then pair with your favorite crops. Position your planted pots in a place where the vegetables can thrive.
‘You don’t have to spend big on landscaping or dig up half your garden for a fancy vegetable patch, add a lot of character to your garden by planting in pots and containers and scattering them around your garden.
Use them to line your patio or seating space to add symmetrical vibrance to your outdoor space. You can repurpose household items to give a unique look to your garden, think unwanted furniture, vintage finds or even an old wheelbarrow,' says Jack Sutcliffe, co-founder of Power Sheds .
3. Grow potatoes in a bag
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Potatoes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow and are actually best grown in containers over being grown in the ground. If grown in a border, potatoes spread into all the available soil, not just the small section where planted. This means that when it comes to harvesting, it is nearly impossible to harvest all of the crop. These left potatoes will then start unwanted potato plants in your border the following year. By growing in a bag or pot you can ensure that you don't leave any 'volunteer' potatoes behind to start new plants.
'Potatoes are a high-yielding plant that will really deliver. Planting potatoes in bags is a great addition to small vegetable garden ideas.
Grow bags make harvesting potatoes really easy and it helps with the maintenance of the plant,' says Shelby DeVore, avid gardener and founder of Farminence .
If you want to know where to start make sure you know how to grow potatoes in a container or how to grow potatoes in a bag – you'll be harvesting spuds in no time.
4. Choose the best crops for vegetable container ideas
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From delicate leafy herbs to root vegetables and fruit trees, there’s no reason why – given a little thought, forward planning and, of course, some tender loving care – you can’t grow varied, productive vegetable garden container ideas, whatever the space or conditions.
'If I could grow only one type of thing in my vegetable container garden, it would be salad leaves and I recommend new gardeners start with this,' says Great Dixter vegetable gardener and chef Aaron Bertelsen and author of Growing Fruit & Vegetables in Pots .
'They’re easy to grow, make good use of space and taste much better than shop bought.
A couple of pots of cut-and-come again leaves will give you fresh salads for months.'
Other stars of the vegetable container garden include chard and kale, structural plants such as globe artichokes, and showstoppers like peas and gloriously varied sea kale.
5. Choose the right container
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As well as complementing your garden, it's important to ensure that the vegetable garden container ideas you choose are compatible with the plants you want to grow.
'In general, containers need to be 4in wider and deeper than the root ball,' says Clapp. 'Shallow containers, around 12-16in deep, are suitable for shallow-rooted herbs and annual vegetables, as you can replenish the soil each season when you replant. Larger choices, such as aubergines or tomatoes, do best as one plant per container.'
'The container needs to suit the available space and the style of your property,' says Isabel Palmer, founder and author of The Balcony Gardener .
'From terracotta and stone to galvanized metal, the choice of container material is endless.
'Using a large container has distinct advantages, as it gives vegetable garden container ideas room to grow and works better aesthetically; lots of tiny pots can make a space look smaller and more cluttered.'
6. Nourish vegetable garden container ideas for a bumper harvest
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Typically there are three compost soil types available: for sowing seeds; for potting on small plants; and for long-term and permanent plantings. Sold alongside these you will also find multi-purpose composts that contain added nutrients, but soil-based mixes are always a better bet. Their structure means they retain nutrients for longer, and they are also more similar to the soil plants grow in naturally.
Most commercial compost mixes include a slow-release plant food, which lasts between four and six weeks. Then it’s a good idea to feed your containers once a week.
'I use liquid seaweed, an excellent feed for all crops, simply adding it to the watering can. Despite its name, tomato food is also a great all-round fertilizer, and is available in both liquid and granule forms. Plants also benefit from being top-dressed with organic matter. Sprinkle in a few handfuls of a fertilizer like blood, fish and bone meal. Then add a layer of fresh compost or leaf mould,' advises Aaron Bertelsen.
7. Design raised beds containers to suit your space perfectly
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Raised garden beds are a great choice for vegetable garden container ideas – the main benefit being that you can learn how to build a raised garden bed so that it will fit your space, however large or small, and at a height that suits.
DIY garden beds tend to be constructed from wood, however, 'there are a number of good materials for raised beds,’ says Your Garden Made Perfect designer Tom Massey .
‘I like Corten steel for its durability and capacity to be bent or folded into unusual shapes.
The deep rust color is also attractive and looks good with other materials such as buff-colored gravel or paving.’
Not everyone has the budget for Corten steel though. ‘Mild steel is a good alternative,’ suggests Tom. ‘It’s not as long lasting, but will still outlive timber.’
If you do choose timber, use untreated wood to avoid contamination of any edible plants. Untreated oak sleepers are a good option, or more affordable thermo-treated pine.
8. Grow vegetable garden container ideas in a greenhouse
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If you're wondering what vegetables to grow in a greenhouse, then be sure to plan well before you start a new growing season. Some gardeners decide to build raised beds or even ground level beds in their greenhouse, but the majority prefer to adopt vegetable garden container ideas, preferring their ease and flexibility.
Of course deciding what to grow can be a challenge – start by considering the best food to grow in a greenhouse and go from there.
'Identify what you want to grow and which varieties of crop will happily co-exist side-by-side,’ recommends Alitex ’s John Lawson.
A multitude of plants and greenhouse ideas all requiring widely different temperature, light and humidity levels are unlikely to thrive, unless the greenhouse has been designed from the outset to have separate partitioned zones in which different growing environments can be maintained.
‘Make sure you stick to a routine. Water at the same time every day. Keep an eye out for pests such as slugs, greenfly, whitefly and red spider mite, and act quickly to prevent an infestation.’
9. Plant a mix of veg in willow planters
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Willow and wicker planters are perfect for adding a natural look and texture to the patio, and help to soften hard landscaping.
Here, a variety of vegetables, including zucchinis, brassicas and corn, are cleverly used as companion planting with nasturtiums.
'Nasturtiums help to deter aphids and are often used as a sacrificial plant so aphids and black fly attack them but stay away from your precious vegetables,' says Emma O'Neill from Garden Organic .
10. Plant trailing squashes and pumpkins in large containers
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For vegetable garden container ideas with impact, consider trailing striking pumpkins and squashes from large planter box ideas.
Trailing vegetables have a soft, romantic look that's ideal for cottage garden ideas. However, they can spread out by as much as 6ft, so need a bit of growing room.
You can also grow pumpkins and squashes vertically in containers, adding support to grow upwards – perfect for small spaces.
In this garden, dwarf sunflowers beautifully complement the colors of the fruit, while the galvanized metal container adds a classic look and will weather over time.
11. Plant beans and other veg in repurposed planters
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Height is an essential component in any backyard ideas, adding balance and structure to the space. Height is just as important when designing vegetable garden container ideas.
This is where vegetable garden trellis ideas come into their own.
Growing runner beans and peas can make a striking addition to cottage patio ideas and can be grown up trellis or canes and enjoyed for both their foliage and attractive flowers. 'A wigwam of beans in a container takes up little room and looks pretty in flower,' says Clapp.
'Make use of varieties with unusual flower colors, such as broad bean Crimson Flowered and runner bean Celebration or Painted Lady,' adds Peter Adams, edibles team leader at RHS Rosemoor .
12. Grow tomatoes in pots
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Growing tomatoes as one of your vegetable garden container ideas is perfect, as they are space efficient and enjoyable to tend to on the patio.
There are a few considerations, as you will need to choose a variety of tomato that is suited to the outdoors in your climate. However, there are a huge range to choose from.
Most tomato varieties can be grown in containers, but you will need to bear in mind their ultimate size and growth habit if adding them to a small garden or balcony.
Sungold, Patio and Terenzo are popular cherry varieties for containers, Tumbling Tom is ideal for hanging baskets, Big Boy and Champion are good bush varieties, and Gardener's Delight is perfect for growing as a cordon.
13. Make a pretty plant display
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Crops that can be grown in smaller containers can be used to create a charming display on a plant stand. Here, chilis and herbs have been placed alongside potted geraniums, for a mix of foliage and flowers.
Plant stands are available as both wood or metal, and are ideal for adding vertical interest where a trellis would not be an option. Alternatively, you could repurpose vintage steps to add instant character to your garden.
14. Use a mix of different vegetable containers
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Even if you already have beds in your garden, vegetable garden container ideas can be used to play with height and add a layered effect.
'I like to use galvanized metal tubs and large zinc planters.
A reclaimed onion box or wine crate also makes the perfect container – the warm tones of the wood providing a perfect foil for the plants,' says Palmer.
'If you crave a little color, then just paint an upcycled container.'
15. Plant a cut-and-come-again lettuce bowl
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Cut-and-come-again lettuce is an essential crop for salad lovers, and an ideal first crop for beginners.
To grow lettuce, simply plant up a few containers using a mixed lettuce seed variety and harvest the leaves regularly, snipping off the older greenery from the outer edges.
If you find pests a problem, a container of this size can be easily be protected with mesh or netting, so only you will enjoy feasting on your home-grown bounty.
Sow a successional crop and you will be in supply of this healthy salad for much of the year.
16. Get a vintage look with upcycled containers
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One of the most creative vegetable container garden ideas, is to upcycle and paint your own planters.
Using bright colors will beautifully offset the foliage of your crops.
In this garden, vintage steel drums have been painted in bright shades and etched with flower designs, but you can achieve any look you want on different types of container, including wooden and terracotta designs.
Use your upcycled containers to plant climbers such as beans and peas, or low-growing veg such as brassicas, fennel or carrots.
'If you are looking for vintage or unusual pieces, local sales, antiques centers and charity shops are rich hunting grounds. When choosing, always consider the weight-bearing capacity of balconies and roof gardens, if you live in an apartment,' says Palmer.
17. Plant salads and herbs in the center of a table
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Imagine how delightful it would be to eat lunch at this planted table, picking herbs and salad leaves as you go along.
This custom table is designed with a central planter, but you can easily recreate the effect by positioning a long container in the middle of your table.
Add color to the display by interspersing the crops with low-growing flowers.
A creative patio design really maximizes the potential to grow vegetables in containers – this one features steps holding baskets of brassicas and planters running around the perimeter.
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Vegetable garden container ideas can be productive and beautiful, with statement foliage used to make a dramatic centerpiece.
'When choosing varieties of vegetables to grow, look for ones with colorful leaves and stems, like beetroot Bull’s Blood, or unusual leaves like curly kales that come in a fantastic array of colors, such as kale Candy Floss,' says Adams.
Squashes and pumpkins tend to have big leaves that can be used to add structure to a garden, but even zucchinis planted at a higher level can create a stunning focal point.
19. Grow microgreens in pots for a quick, easy crop
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If you're very limited on space, or lack the patience to wait several weeks or months for your crops to grow, then growing microgreens is the answer.
These miniature vegetable or herb seedlings are packed with flavor and nutrients, and are ready to harvest in as little as five days.
‘They may be small, but it’s as if all the flavour of the mature plant is concentrated,’ says Alex Mitchell, author of Crops in Tight Spots .
You can grow microgreens in containers either indoors on a sunny windowsill, or in the garden. They need to be densely planted in order to maximize the crop, and are delicious added to salads and sandwiches.
20. Position pots among the flowers
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Pots don't have to be confined to the patio, and can look lovely nestled in among your flower bed ideas. In fact, taking this approach can offer companion planting benefits, as pots can be moved close to flowers that deter pests.
'Edibles among your flower beds can blend attractively beside other plants, emulating the traditional potager cottage gardens of the past,' says Clapp.
Strawberries are a classic choice for containers as they do best raised off the ground.
Here, a vintage chimney pot has been used as a tall planter, and is accompanied by a tomato plant and pot of carrots.
What vegetables grow best in containers?
Most vegetables will grow well in containers, but those that really thrive include many of the summer vegetables that will be usefully to have on hand on the patio as you pass from kitchen to barbecue and back. These include: tomatoes, eggplant, green beans, lettuce, peppers and chilis, radishes, herbs and even squash.
How do you layout a vegetable garden container?
The best way to layout a vegetable garden container is to adopt a laid-back assortment of pots, gathered naturalistically in waves. Also allow your layout to be guided by companion planting ideas so that you can get you the best results in your garden.
'Positioning close to the kitchen allows you to pop out quickly and grab a quick handful or a larger harvest as needed,' says gardening expert Leigh Clapp
What size container do I need to grow vegetables?
The size of container you need to grow vegetables obviously depends on the type of vegetables you are growing.
For small vegetables, such as herbs and lettuce – and dwarf varieties, a two gallon container will be large enough. For mid-sized vegetables, such as peppers, tomatoes, beans and eggplant, you will ideally need a 5 gallon container.
Is it safe to grow vegetables in plastic containers?
Yes, it is safe to grow vegetables in plastic containers. However, if you are concerned then opt for plant pots that are BPA free as this will ensure no harmful chemicals seep into your food.
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Container Vegetable Garden Design Ideas to maximize harvest and make your edible garden less boring.Here are the best vegetables for containers1. Grow Climbers and Vines
shutterstockSupport climbing vegetables and vines and direct them upward with the help of a trellis or a cage or by any other way.
Such plants use vertical space and are abundant in production. Bitter melon (a unique tropical gourd known for its health benefits), gourds, cucumber, pole beans and other beans, Malabar spinach, vine tomatoes, squashes, peas, if you want to try– pumpkin and melons.
2. Choose Colorful Containers
You can brighten up your container vegetable garden by choosing colorful containers to grow your favorite vegetable and herbs.
3. Use Hanging Baskets
Image Credit: HGTVDon’t cast out the idea of growing herbs and vegetables in hanging baskets. Tomatoes, strawberries, many other vegetables, and herbs can be grown in hanging baskets successfully. It also creates space!
4. Start One Pot Vegetable Garden
This one-pot vegetable garden idea is perfect if you don’t have space to set up a container garden. It is also useful for those who have a small balcony or open window that receives full sun. We picked up this idea from Sunset, read more there!
5. Try this Vertical Lettuce Planter Idea
We love this project done by Bonnie Plants, and why not? You can grow fresh herbs and greens easily in a limited space by following this idea. They have a step-by-step DIY article on this for you to look at, check out!
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Grow Edible FlowersTo add some interest, color, and beauty, it’s a good idea to grow some edible flowers. You can use them in salads to garnish your meal or make sharbat.
Flowers like marigold, calendula, viola, nasturtiums can be tried. The list is long, and you can discover more names here.
7. Give Space to Herbs
Your container vegetable garden may look incomplete if you don’t grow some herbs. Fresh herbs can enhance the taste of your meal always, so it’s a great idea.
You don’t need to grow all the herbs. Consider adding 2-3 plants that you like most and suit your location: Parsley, thyme, mint, sage, oregano, cilantro, and much more to choose from. A window box, a few small containers, hanging baskets can also be used.
8. Tomatoes are Must!
Tomatoes are a wonderful and the most important addition to a container vegetable garden. They look beautiful too. Choose 2-3 varieties and grow a few plants to get a bountiful harvest of homegrown tomatoes.
Learn about the best tomato varieties for the container in this post.
9. Add Colorful Varieties
Vegetables and herbs with different textures, attractive foliage, and colors can be an excellent addition to your container vegetable garden; they can add visual interest to it.
Red hot pepper, red-stemmed swiss chard, round midnight basil, fine leaf rosemary with other herbs like lemongrass or thyme can make it look appealing. Here’s an interesting post on colorful vegetables for you to see!
10. Use Unique Planters
Use unique planters to provide virtual interest to your container vegetable garden. You can recycle and DIY your own planters or buy a few in unusual shapes and sizes. There are a lot of DIY ideas available on our website for help.
11. Play with the Height
If you don’t want your vegetable garden to look boring, play with the height. Don’t use planters of similar size and height. Instead, group large and small containers together, this will create a visual appeal.
Tip: Group plants according to their height to create a garden-like surrounding effect. To do this, place tall plants in the back and short and low growing plants like herbs and greens in front.
12. Grow a Lemon Tree
Growing a lemon tree in a pot is not difficult and is probably an intelligent addition to your container vegetable garden. Here’s our step-by-step post on it!
13. Take Help of Vertical Gardening
Lettuces in the window boxes in a balconyThe biggest challenge of limited space gardening is limited space itself. To beat this, take the help of Vertical Gardening. Use shoe racks, bookshelves, and plant holders to keep more pots.
If you’re a balcony gardener, railing planters and hanging planters are a must. Besides, there are many other unique vertical gardening ideas available here.
14. Start with the Productive and Easiest Container Vegetables
Try succession planting for continuous harvest and grow the most productive and easiest container vegetables for a successful harvest.
Here’s our article on it.
15. Try this One Pot Herb Garden Idea
Image Credit: Southern LivingGrowing herbs is easy to grow along with other vegetables you’re growing. We found this One-pot herb garden idea on Southern Living fascinating for urban gardeners. See the full post here!
16. Stake ’em Up!
Staking is also a good way to grow vegetables like tomatoes easily in containers in a tight spot. You can train the plant to grow vertically, saving a lot of space. If you have a sunny balcony, patio, or rooftop, all you need is a large container to grow multiple plants together and enjoy a fresh, homegrown harvest.
17. Make a Salad Table Garden
gardenersA Salad Table is an ingenious way to grow plants like spinach and lettuce. Just find a sunny spot and keep the table there, simple! You can easily get them ready-made from the market or make one for yourself at home.
Check out some impressive Salad Table ideas here18. Try Raised Beds
Instead of growing veggies on the ground, you can grow them in raised beds instead.
They are easy to maintain this way, compared to a traditional garden–If you have a back problem, want to control the quality of the soil, or looking to improve the drainage.
19. Go the Hydroponic Way
Want to grow vegetables hydroponically? Check out some of the best DIYs here. You can also use PVC pipes for this purpose. One similar DIY is here to watch on YouTube.
View these hydroponic vertical garden ideas here20. Grow Exotic Vegetables
Finding fresh, exotic veggies like Black tomatoes, Romanesco Broccoli, Mexican Sour Gherkin, Dragon Carrot, Red Perilla, and Thai Basil can be a tough job at the supermarket–so why not grow them at your home?
Here are the most exotic vegetables and herbs you can grow in containers21. Make a Movable Garden
If your garden doesn’t get all the sunlight it needs, do not let that stop you from growing veggies.
DIY a movable garden, which is basically a raised bed on wheels. This way, you can grow vegetables and move them around accordingly, where they get the right sun exposure to thrive well.
22. Save Space by Making a Herb Tower
Yes! You read that right! You can grow herbs in a tower form to save space and plant multiple of them together.
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Recently, more and more people are trying to grow not only dill and parsley, but also vegetables with berries, even on a small plot of land.
But what to do when there really is not so much space, but you want to have everything at once? This question is asked by every second novice gardener. Ornamental vegetable garden ideas are a great option for those who want to get organic products and simply save on what they can grow on their own. nine0006
1. Boxes
Plant boxes.
The boxes are perfect for keeping your garden looking compact and tidy, and most importantly - multifunctional. Thanks to this division, you can easily grow not only greens, berries, root crops, but also other vegetables of your choice. For example, in one of the planters you can easily plant strawberries, in another - lettuce, and in the third, if desired, flowers.
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2. Original fence
Separation of beds with a fence made of branches.
Vegetable gardens, while useful in many ways, are often considered rather unattractive and messy, and therefore are generally not present in yards that resemble picture yards.
But in fact, even in the most beautiful and well-groomed yard, you can easily start a vegetable garden, or at least a couple of beds. The main thing is to approach this matter creatively and wisely. Do not discount simple and elementary improvised means. Sometimes even banal branches can serve as an excellent bed separator, separating one from the other, as shown in the photo. nine0003
3. Pots
As it turned out, pots can also be part of the beds.
You don't need a lot of space or money to grow your own vegetables. Pots and planters are ideal for growing vegetables, and you can use containers you probably already have. This method creates a special atmosphere, giving your yard a trendy rustic trend. So feel free to use everything that is at hand.
4. Divide and Conquer
Drawer with divider.
A box with dividers is what you need for those who have very little space, but who really want to start their own garden with at least a couple of beds.
The divider is a simple and inexpensive solution for separating vegetables of different varieties. In addition, they can be purchased at almost any hardware store, and for those who wish to get creative, they can easily be made independently from handy tools. For example, from pieces of wood or old boards that can be laid out in the manner of a grid, fastening them together with glue, screws, nails or garden thread. nine0003
5. Hanging pots
Hanging planters for vegetables.
Growing vegetables in hanging planters is a great space saving solution. The use of hanging planters is ideal for growing a wide variety of vegetables, while making them easier to care for.
Important! Planters are best hung on metal frames for strength and stability as they can become quite heavy when filled. The pots themselves can be anything, both wooden and metal, and plastic. nine0003
6. Heart-shaped flower bed
Heart-shaped garden bed.
Do you want to place a small flower bed on your land? Then get creative with this. Make your own or purchase an original "box" in the shape of a heart in the store. On such an impromptu garden bed, you can easily grow a variety of greens, which will not only become an integral part in cooking, but will serve as a wonderful element of decor, becoming an ornament to your yard. nine0003
7. Children's vegetable garden
More fun together.
If you have a plot where you grow vegetables for your own children, then believe me, such a garden has many advantages. After all, gardening can increase a child’s concentration, help develop interest in healthy eating, and also push him to spend time outdoors away from various gadgets, strengthen self-confidence, cultivate a love of nature, while teaching him to appreciate not only his own work, but also someone else’s. . nine0006
Important! To create a children's garden, focus on functionality, not appearance.
Build the garden in a safe, easy-to-reach area for your child.
8. Multi-tier vegetable beds
Multi-tier planting system.
If your backyard is on a slope, instead of trying to fight it, create a tiered vegetable garden out of it by building planters in a step-by-step method, making the most of the land. nine0006
Important! If you plan to paint your planters, be sure to do so before planting your vegetables and choose a hard-wearing paint designed for outdoor use to prevent fading and flaking.
9. Landing table
Original landing table.
Planting tables, although quite expensive in general, are a great space in which you can grow vegetables without using valuable land. You can purchase planting tables in various sizes to suit your own needs and requirements, the only limitation is that they are usually quite small and therefore not suitable for growing vegetables that go deep enough into the ground.
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Important! The advantage is that they are portable and can therefore be moved to the greenhouse during inclement weather, or moved to a more suitable location if you find that your vegetables are not germinating properly.
10. Green roof
Roof garden.
Accessible rooftops are great places to grow plants, herbs, herbs and vegetables. Due to their relative height to other buildings and trees, they tend not to be in the shade at any time of the day, and as such, vegetables benefit from maximum levels of sunlight. They also make efficient use of rainwater. The presence of a garden on the roof allows you to enjoy outdoor recreation, and not hunchback in the beds without raising your head every time you come to the country. nine0006
Important! Green roofs have many other benefits, including extending the life of roofs by protecting their materials from environmental influences, and reducing energy and heating costs because green roofs tend to keep a building warm for much longer.
11. Green wall
Wall garden.
Wall planters solve the problem of trying to create a vegetable garden in a limited space. Wooden or metal boxes can simply be hung or screwed to the wall, providing a place to grow vegetables. nine0006
Important! When placing multiple planters on the wall, make sure there is enough room above each for the vegetables to grow upwards.
12. Vertical gardening
Ideal for growing lettuce.
Vertical gardening has become quite popular over the past few years as growing plants and vegetables has become more fashionable among the younger generation, who often live in apartment buildings or have very limited outdoor space. This type of garden is ideal for growing herbs and various types of lettuce. nine0003
13. Hydroponic vegetables
Hydroponic gardens.
Hydroponic gardening is the art of growing plants without the use of soil or compost.
In addition, such a garden can easily be built independently from various improvised means, for example, from bottles, as shown in the photo. This kind of gardens are very popular among gardeners.
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An old chandelier will be an excellent planter for potted flowers, but you just need to delicately approach the arrangement of unusually “blooming” shades, in which bright violets grow instead of light bulbs. You can use such a planter on a balcony or in any other inconvenient space where you want to grow plants.
The bottle dryer suddenly becomes a surprisingly elegant accessory for flowers. A favorite flower is planted in each bottle. All together they make a gorgeous bouquet. Or they could stand on the window, but with the onset of heat, a more interesting place with sunlight and air awaits them. nine0006
Concrete planters have long proved their worth in gardening. Their most important advantage over beds, for example, is that neat blocks can be arranged in the right order, making beautiful flower arrangements out of them. They are so unpretentious, simple and aesthetic that they will not even spoil the interior of a residential veranda.
This simple construction can be done by yourself, just a few boards, in which you need to make holes for the pots. By hanging the shelves in sequence on metal cords, you can create the perfect vertical garden that won't take up much space on your veranda or porch. nine0006
Variant from the board+bracket series.
