Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: Vertical Garden advice 12Dec 05, 2015 4:08 am http://cleanfocus.com.au Cleaning Services Sydney, best prices!! Call now 02 9130 7550 Re: Vertical Garden advice 14Jan 19, 2016 3:27 pm Hi, I am a landscaper based in Melbourne and have been specialising in vertical gardens. There are several key factors to consider when creating a vertical garden. 1. Pot size. You need to make sure that your plants have enough room to grow and flourish. There are some products on the market that provide such small growing areas that plants just cannot survive. You also need to make sure you don't go too large either as the weight of the pot once planted and watered can be difficult to move and can also flex because of poor structural integrity. 2. Potting mix. Always use a top quality potting mix that has been proven over time. I only use Debco. A good potting mix will retain water and provide the nutrients that your plants need. Also, a good quality potting mix contains less sand and will therefore be lighter! 3. Correct plant selection. This is important. You need to make sure you choose your plants to suit your needs as well as the environment you are placing them into. Hot and sunny positions need different plants to areas that are shady and protected. I have installed in all aspects and have had great results. In a shaded area, ferns, bromeliads, coleus, fittonia and so many other beautiful foliage plants thrive - especially if they get a little sun! 4. Water. Because vertical gardens are basically pot plants, they need water. I tend to advise daily watering a, but for short periods. It is very important that your vertical garden does not dry out! I provide custom built irrigation with every vertical garden I supply. These can be either connected via a tap time, or through an existing automated irrigation system. If you follow these guidelines, there should be no reason why your vertical garden wind be successful. I know I have written a lot here, but I truly believe that you can have great success with the right system. Take a look at our website. www.upthewall.com.au From there you can link to our Facebook page and see what is possible! Feel free to ask any questions you may have via Facebook, our website or using amir@berger.net.au Have fun and happy gardening! Amir Re: Vertical Garden advice 16Jan 20, 2016 8:10 am Thanks Stewie, I know there are so many conflicting ideas out there that can make decisions difficult. Before I started creating vertical gardens, I carefully researched the various systems out there to see the pros and cons of each. I eventually settled on one system that has a great balance of affordability, ease of use and success rates. I won't say that your plants will never die, but if you follow the right principles, you will have great success!!! Take a look at what we can do on our website and Facebook page. http://www.upthewall.com.au Amir. Re: Vertical Garden advice 18Jan 20, 2016 11:58 am auds..... You are welcome! Feel free to ask any questions you may have! Amir Our Bondi Greenwall was impressive from day one with advanced lush plants to provide a wow factor to this recently renovated living area. The boundary was less than 1… 0 15309 Electrical just got back to me and said the most they can provide is a single power point on the Bedroom 1 side of that wall. After handover, your towel rail installer… 2 3852 |