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Maximize the space you have by gardening up! If you have a small property, even with just a balcony or courtyard, that doesn\'t mean you can\'t have a garden too. Vertical gardening has been popular, both in small and large spaces, in European countries for decades (if not centuries), and has finally started to join the gardening repertoire of North Americans.
A vertical garden is easy to start for beginner or novice gardeners, and it\'s fun and satisfying to watch it grow! Supplies are cheap and readily available so you don\'t have to put in a big investment to get started. The simplest way to begin your first vertical garden is to find plants that naturally climb. Plants like honeysuckle and wisteria have beautiful blooms and will easily grow up a pole or trellis, and grow well in many climates.
A more advanced vertical garden can be created with living walls. Fences, walls and other surfaces can be covered with boxes or fabric pockets and soil, as well as plants, flowers, succulents (like cacti) or even edible fruits and vegetables. To create one of these interesting conversation pieces purchase some breathable fabric pockets that can easily be hung from a wall. You should be able to find them at a local garden centre or hardware store. All you have to do is plant your seeds or small plants and you\'re ready to go!
Make sure to use a high quality hummus-rich soil so that your plants will be well-nourished. Try watering with a spray bottle to avoid overwatering, but still keeping your growing garden well-hydrated.
As a general rule, fruits and flowers are more difficult to grow. We recommend starting with some vegetables or herbs. Your first garden will be more likely to be a success and, best of all, you can use what you grow! Friends and neighbours will be shocked and impressed that you grew your own vegetables and herbs in your small space.
Once your first garden is flourishing, consider investing in a more sturdy upright garden trellis that will add as much beauty to your garden as the plants growing on it.
Further Reading:
- Morrison, Susan, and Rebecca Sweet. Garden Up! Smart Vertical Gardening for Small and Large Spaces. Cool Springs Press, 2011.
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For those living in Oakville, Ontario and the surrounding areas of Milton, Burlington and Georgetown, Forevergreen Landscaping has become one of the most trusted names in landscaping. Forevergreen Landscaping and Maintenance is known to satisfy the needs of each customer by using innovative techniques, products, and equipment. We strive for a level of satisfaction which truly exceed the goals, and expectations of our clientele.
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