Vertical garden and Merbau planter boxes

[BrendanB]

Vertical gardens can create beautiful feature walls or screening solutions while also offering space for growing fresh herbs and vegetables.

• The project
• How to build a vertical garden
• More vertical garden projects
• More popular screening projects

The project

After creating a frame with sleepers, Bunnings Workshop member Brendan created these terrific planter boxes using Merbau pickets. He then lined the planters with Supa-Net and black plastic, ready for planting.

He reinforced his fence with a wooden frame, which also allowed him to run irrigation, and used the Garden Up range of planter boxes and accessories to hang his vertical garden.

Although there's not enough soil in the hanging pots to support a wide range of veggies, Brendan was able to grow baby beetroot and mini red onion. Spring onions and chilli "didn't have a problem". Herbs generally don't require a large container to grow in, so they are perfect for these vertical gardens.

How to build a vertical garden

A vertical garden can provide greenery and colour to enliven a drab location and provide plenty of growing space in even very small areas. Create your own by following this step-by-step guide: How to build a vertical garden.

More vertical garden projects

Workshop member kel built three vertical gardens along her fence so she just has to turn on a tap and the whole garden is watered by a rainwater tank.

Workshop member JP_Finlay created this gorgeous vertical garden using old pots and a broken gate.

Workshop member verticalgarden shared this thriving vertical herb garden.

More popular screening projects

Check out our Top 10 most popular screening projects for more fantastic screening ideas.

[Zee583]

Hi , I am interested in making similar planter boxes . I will be using the left over planks from

our deck. I was wondering if I can get some step by step guidance on what materials ( screws/ joinery/ glue etc ) to use to join the planks together . Ps . This will be my first diy so will need basic guidance too ta 

[JacobZ]

Hi @Zee583,

Thank you for your question and welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

You can use @MitchellMc's design on Page 2 of this discussion, but if you want to use all reclaimed materials, I am happy to knock up a quick design and plan for you.

If so, I'll need some measurements. I'll need the timber's width and thickness and the desired width, length and height of your planter boxes.

You will only need some basic tools including a drill, drill bits, a tape measure, a saw, a square and some clamps.

Most decking is around 19mm thick, so assuming this is correct you should be able to use these Zenith 8 - 10 x 30mm Galvanised Countersunk Rib Head Timber Screws for everything.

Once you've provided the measurements, I can create a design, and method of construction and advise on the best tools to use. 

I look forward to hearing from you and assisting you further.

Jacob

[mich1972]

Seriously……… There’s something about Vertical Living Walls, I love them, they make such a beautiful feature in the Garden and growing edibles in them is even better. @BrendanB  You have created something awesome mate , well done to you. 
How is it going ? Have you got an update photo of the wall ? 🌿😀