Vertical Planting Scheme: Acquiring Essential Supplies #Let'sGreenUp
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Yo, here's the skinny on my latest DIY adventure: building a sun-drenched vertical garden! In my last post, I was pondering over three potential locations for this bad boy, and, after consulting my handy hubby, I've made a decision! 📍
We're hanging the vertical garden on our scorching hot brick wall, just outside the kitchen. The main advantage? Easy access to some yummy homegrown herbs and flowers, and watering the plants will be a breeze - no need to haul an assload of water out there. Plus, the bricks can handle the weight of the soil and planters once everything's secured.
The only bummer? Those blazing sun rays cooking the back of our house like an oven 🥶. That likely means choosing the right wood is a must, to prevent warping and cracking due to heat and moisture in the air. My old man recommends Western Red Cedar, but in most cases, simple white wood or pressure-treated wood is adequate. 👷♂️
I've also been mulling over which flowers would perform best in those sun-baked conditions. Home Depot's got a crazy variety to choose from right now, but I'm feeling bold colors like oranges (um, orange marigolds, obvs!), fuchsias, and deep purples. My strategy? Mix up some hardy staples like marigolds, zinnias, and petunias for a vibrant explosion of color.
But that's not all, homemade salsa is on the menu, so incorporating some herbs into the mix, like basil, oregano, and flat leaf parsley, is a must. With that in mind, I nixed the pressure-treated wood (you don't want chemicals leaching into your eats) and opted for an organic watershed-friendly soil made from all-natural, sustainable sources and supplemented with certified organic nutrition. Now, let's build this beaster! Schedule permitting, ol' Doc Brown's gonna lend a hand! 🔧
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Our horizontal extension now includes a vertical garden, positioned on the brick wall next to the kitchen for easy access to homegrown herbs and flowers. To prevent warping and cracking due to heat and moisture, we're opting for Western Red Cedar or simple white wood for the structure. In addition to boldly colored flowers like marigolds, zinnias, and petunias, we're adding herbs such as basil, oregano, and flat leaf parsley for a homemade salsa blend. As our furry friend won't be reaching this DIY project, we're diving into home improvement with garden essentials from Home Depot, including advice on lawn and garden ideas tailored to our region. To enjoy exclusive savings and garden-related content, join The Home Depot's garden community.
