With limited garden space in urban environments, innovative solutions such as vertical gardening are making a splash. Imagine how you can transform those discarded soda bottles into an intriguing vertical garden! This do-it-yourself (DIY) technique for vertical gardening, the brainchild of Brazilian design firm Rosenbaum and TV producer Luciano Huck, is a blend of sustainability and aesthetic charm.
The story behind the concept
The collaboration between Rosenbaum and Huck was brilliantly showcased on This Is Colossal. They ventured into several Brazilian homes, reviving spaces inside and out. Her vertical garden, presented in her 48th makeover, attracted immense attention. To share this sustainable miracle with the world, Rosenbaum provided a guide. Originally in Portuguese, we have created a translated version for our global readers.
Materials for the vertical garden
- 2 litre plastic bottle, empty and clean
- Scissors
- Clothesline, string or wire
- Washers (two per bottle if string or wire is used)
- Earth
- Young plants (from herbs to vegetables)
Guide
- Hole punching: Make two holes at the bottom and two at the top of the bottle.
- Drainage: Create a small drainage hole at the bottom. Proper drainage is essential for plant health.
- Inserting the cord: Pass your chosen string or wire through a hole by making sure it comes out of the opposite hole.
- Bottle Stability: Prevent the bottle from slipping on the string by making a sturdy knot or wrapping the knot around a washer.
- Installation: Tension and secure the cord vertically to a wall. Your urban vertical garden is ready!
DIY Selbstbewässernde Anzuchttöpfe
Another fantastic DIY project for garden lovers is the self-watering growing pots, especially handy if you often forget watering schedules.
Materials:
- Clear plastic containers (e.g. used yoghurt containers)
- Cotton rope or old strips of fabric
- Potting
- Seedlings
Steps:
- Container preparation: Make a small hole at the bottom of your plastic container.
- Wrap making: Insert a cotton rope or strip of cloth into the hole and make sure one end stays in the container while the other hangs out.
- Filling: Add potting soil and plant your young plant in the container.
- Watering mechanism: Place the container over a bowl of water. The drooping end of the rope/fabric will soak up water and pull it into the container, keeping the soil moist.
Concluding
From repurposed soda bottles to self-watering mechanisms, the world of DIY gardening offers a variety of sustainable and creative possibilities. These projects not only green our urban spaces, but also add a unique decoration to our homes. So, roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in the joy of DIY gardening!
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