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D.I.Y. vertical vegetable planter

By Bunnings magazine /

A vertical vegetable planter.

Overview

Grow food and flowers in any space with this landscape hack. The wire mesh frame is designed to fit in a large trough and hold same-size pots for a small-space solution that is perfect for renters – no wall fixing needed! Fill it with greens and herbs to use for cooking, and make it a feast for the eyes too by adding blooms – including edible varieties like nasturtiums and violas for salad and dessert wow!

Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.

Steps

1Cut and paint

For the frame sides, use an angle grinder to cut a mesh sheet into a rectangle of four by nine squares. Repeat with a second sheet. For the frame ends, cut the remaining sheet into two rectangles of one by nine squares. Spray all pieces with a coat of epoxy enamel spray paint and leave to dry.
The pieces of a vertical vegetable garden laid out flat.

2Make frame

Stand the side pieces upright between the end pieces. The horizontal bars of one side piece should be inside the frame, while those on the other side piece face outwards. Starting at the top, secure frame with cable ties at every second square. Check that it’s square. Wrap tie wire over cable ties, twist ends to secure and use pliers to trim ends. The ties should be taut, with no movement in the corners.
A pair of hands tie-wiring a vertical vegetable garden frame.

3Fill trough

Move the trough to its final location, then position the mesh frame in the base. Check that it’s square. Half-fill the trough with potting mix, firming it down to remove any air bubbles.
A pair of gloved hands filling a trough with soil.

4Add pots

Starting from the base, install two pots in each row spaced one square apart, staggering the positions. Insert pots on an angle then sit lip on the frame bars.

An empty vertical vegetable planter with pots added.
Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.