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Pallet Gardening

6/1/2013

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 PALLET GARDENING

 Vertical gardens are all the rage and we are seeing them everywhere made from
recycled pallets. From Pinterest to HGTV to all the decorating magazines
including Better Homes and Gardens and Southern Living, pallet gardens are
everywhere! They are an easy way to garden vertically and there's so many
reasons to do it: 1) space limitations, pallet gardens do not take up
a lot space; 2) pallet gardens add an architectural element to outdoor decor; 3)
fruits & veggie plants lend themselves to growing vertically, like cucumbers
or strawberries; 4) increase your growing space.
No matter the
reason, gardening vertically can be fun and rewarding.... and simply put, pallet
gardens look fantastic!


Many veggies and flowers are perfect for growing vertically, just be sure
that what you choose has similar water requirements.


RECOMMENDED PLANTS:
 

  • EDIBLES: strawberries, cantaloupe, cucumber, eggplant, okra, peppers-hot,
    peppers-sweet, squash, tomatoes, watermelon

  • FLOWERING PLANTS: begonias, marigolds, petunias, celosia, verbena, coral
    bells, impatiens

  • SUCCULENTS: portulaca, Ice plant, purslane, hens and chicks,
    sedums

HERE'S HOW YOU DO IT:


We’ve assembled some quick and easy instructions to get you started. We sell 
pre-constructed pallets for easy growing. The pallet is made of
untreated pine lined with Typar landscape fabric to keep the soil in place.
 

  1. Place the pallet on end and fill with potting soil. Be sure not to pack too
    full so that the landscape fabric is bulging, but tap the soil down so it levels
    out.

  2. Pick out your plants to use for planting.

  3. Cut or use your fingers to create a small hole or planting pocket (about the
    size of the roots of the plant) and sprinkle in Espoma's Garden Tone  
    fertllizer.

  4. Place plant in the hole and use your fingers to cover the roots with
    soil.

  5. Space plants out on each row of the pallet. We suggest about 3 inches
    apart.

  6. Finish planting by adding edibles or flowering plants to the top of the
    pallet.

  7. Water. When you water, turn it vertical with the open side up and slowly
    water every 2-3 days during spring, and then almost everyday during summer.
    Sometimes, water may need to be added directly to young seedlings when pallet is
    laying flat. But, be sure to allow enough time for the water to seep down
    through the soil to get to the bottom plants.
11 Comments
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Ethan link
4/8/2019 09:03:20 pm

Love your gardens!

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Kristine
7/27/2021 11:48:31 pm

I love these ideas! Good thing I have my soil ready using <a href="https://sdmicrobeworks.com/blogs/news/bokashi-composting-5-tips-to-help-you-start-your-home-composting-program">Bokashi Composting</a> and I'll start planting.

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Kristine
7/27/2021 11:49:14 pm

I love these ideas! Good thing I have my soil ready using Bokashi Composting and I'll start planting. More of it here https://sdmicrobeworks.com/blogs/news/bokashi-composting-5-tips-to-help-you-start-your-home-composting-program

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Micheal link
9/27/2021 02:54:09 am

Great Article! Thank you for sharing this very informative post, and looking forward to the latest one.

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Tex Hooper link
12/21/2021 11:24:59 am

I appreciate you listing out the steps on how to handle the roots. I need to plant some petunias in my backyard. I'll have to hire a landscaper to do all of the fertilization.

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10/17/2022 06:18:14 am

Super tips. Love the photis as well.

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1/30/2023 01:23:03 pm

Nice article! thanks for sharing the post!

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2/6/2023 11:13:20 am


Thank you for sharing this.

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2/10/2023 07:18:35 am

Are you lazy or busy? Sometimes buying each component and mixing up can be a difficult task for beginners. But thanks to today’s trend of the market. Yes, you can try out the ready-potting soil for indoor plants. It is easy and of course worthwhile. So, let’s dig into the best soil mix for indoor plants.

WONDER SOIL organic potting mix
potting soil for indoor plants

It has coco coir and has the bulk of nutrients. So, it can be a magical potting soil mix for your houseplants. What are the main ingredients of Wonder soil? It concludes kelp, humus, worm castings, mycorrhiza, coco coir, organic nutrients, rock minerals, and gypsum.

However, it acts as a fast-germinating medium for seeds, outdoor gardens, and indoor plants as well. What’s the amount in one packet? Around 1 kg.

There is a bunch of good reviews about it. It’s almost one of the best soil mix products. People love it for its lightweight, and easy usage, and it is worth investing in this.

The popular zip lock bag is a good thing for you. Use how much you need then save it for later. Again, a bright side to it is the coco coir, which keeps the soil moist and saves your seed, energy, and water. You can commonly use the pot and containers for measuring the WONDER SOIL mix. So, it’s a little packed with lots of good and has a 4.5-star rating. Around 1000 users are satisfied with this potting soil mix for indoor plants and other gardening types.

Pros Cons
Organic soil mixed with lots of nutrients
perfect for all types of gardening so is for indoor plants.
A great mix that expands quickly in water and yes not costly.
Sometimes a little moisture can initiate some molds and other diseases.

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Declan Baldwinson link
3/6/2023 03:39:26 am

Vertical gardens are all the rage and we are seeing them everywhere made from recycled pallets. They are a great way to add a splash of greenery to any space, indoors or out, and they are also very eco-friendly. Pallet gardens are easy to make, and you can customize them to fit any space. You can plant anything you like in your vertical garden, from herbs to flowers to vegetables.

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