Note from the Bunnings Workshop community manager: If you want to build this fantastic vertical garden, Mitch has created step-by-step instructions here - How to build a vertical garden
Looks great! The plants should get enough protection from the high heat that colorbond fences create.
Love this @kel. Great work.
Thanks also for sharing the more recent shot all planted up.
I'm sure this will inspire many other Workshop community members.
Jason
thanks jason,i made 3 of these that are along my fence,and they all have a watering system installed,so now i only have to turn a tap on and my whole garden is watered from my rainwater tank.
This looks great well done. Did it take you long to build @kel?
hi yorky88
just a few days to build,if you want to build one yourself i will outline the process .just say you want to fill a 4 metre section, dig 4 post holes 1 metre apart for your uprights.i used 3 metre sleepers that i ripped down the centre.now screw a star picket to the back of each of your uprights,then cement each upright in its post hole with the picket at the back and let setfor the cross beams i also used sleepers ripped down the centre,and bolted these to the uprights,one beam across the top and the other halfway down.i forgot to mention that before i set the uprights,i knotched out for the cross beams so that sit flush.then for the flower boxes,just measure the gap between each set of beams and make your boxes to that dimension.for the boxes i used 200x25 rough sawn treated pine,which i screwed together to form the boxes.once you have made all your boxes,then just screw them to your upright beams,setting them at an angle.then you can build your base planter box frame and bolt it to your uprights.give the whole thing a coat of decking oil and you are ready to plant your garden,if you want to add a watering system, i just ran 13mm poly pipe along the top beam and centre beam and added mist sprays. i hope you get a rough idea from this and happy building yorky88
cheers kel
Just wanted to share some additional photos that our photographer took of @kel's wonderful vertical gardens.
You can also read Judy's story and learn about the genesis of this project at our blog - https://www.workshop.com.au/t5/Blog/Hands-on-for-a-sense-of-achievement/ba-p/18159
Thanks again for sharing your creation and inspiring us, Judy.
Looks great I would like to do a vertical garden on communal space fence but need pernission first with lots of detail. I love the idea of upcycling and have balcony and courtyard space of my own and garden bed in front of me which I've already put plants in but need to factor shade in that area.
Thanks for joining in the discussion @girrlzrok. It would be great what you have done on your balcony and courtyard area. And do let us know if you need a hand with your vertical garden project. I hope you get permission to proceed with it.
Visitors to this fantastic project might also be interested in the Top 10 most popular fence projects on Workshop, and the Top 10 most popular raised garden beds.
I'm sure you will get inspired by the fantastic work of our community members.
looks fantastic, well done
Hi I'm new to this workshop so just looking around the site too see what it's all about and to get advice and help I found this it looks awesome my fences are all colorbond fencing I dont even have a tree in my backyard I would love to do something like this for my little girl is this costly we've had a really hard 12months so it would be great to brighten up our lives a little thanks
Welcome to Workshop @dannii. I trust you will recieve lots of great advice and inspiration for your projects from our members.
Let me tag @kel for you to alert her to your question about the approximate cost of her vertical garden. I'm sure she would be happy to help as much as possible.
You might also be interested in these other projects from Workshop members who came up with other solutions to screen Colorbond fences:
Other ideas can be found in our Top 10 most popular fence projects.
Hope that helps.
Wow! What an amazing idea plus a great space saver garden 😀
This looks great! Thanks for explaining the process @kel.
That’s fantastic, do you think it would work for a screening wall also? How did you do the self watering part is it a dropper system?
Hi @coffeerequired,
Many thanks for joining in the discussion.
I think you could definitely adapt this idea as a screening wall as long as you had a strong frame. Feel free to let us know if you need a hand with it.
You can see the irrigation system that @kel installed as part of this project on the photo below.
Hi
Sorry for asking question ages after your original post.. Did you use treated pine for boxes - and was it CCA treated one? - they say its not for plants (seems you dont grow edible ones - hence you might not hjave the issue)
Hi @nuwa.
Let me tag @kel so they are notified of your question.
CCA treated timber is suitable for garden beds. If you would like to grow vegetables specifically rooting crops, it is well advised to line the bed with builders plastic film. After completing such a project, it is also great peace of mind knowing nothing at all is leeching into the soil.
There is also a range of sleepers which are CuAz (Copper Azole treated) which are suitable for vegetable and herb growing beds. Those products are Ironwood 200 x 50mm 2.4m Sienna Treated Pine Sleeper, Ironwood 200 x 50mm 3.0m Sienna Treated Pine Sleeper and Ironwood 200 x 75mm 3.0m Sienna Treated Pine Sleeper. We also have hardwood sleepers available through our Special Orders which have no treatment at all.
If you need any further assistance or have questions about other timber treatments, please let me know.
Mitchell
Thanks for the reply. I had a look at sleepers yesterday at bunnings. But 50mm is bit too thick for me as I am not looking for a bigger planter boxes. I might go with plastic as you suggested
This looks so awesome but you still need some sort of skill to do it
I would love love this in my garden would you do a pro bono job -- lol
stunning great job 🙂
Welcome to the Workshop community @amanda2020.
It's fantastic to have you join us and I'm sure @kel appreciates your comment! You'll find loads of other inspirational projects for around your home and garden contributed by members with all types of skill levels. If you ever have a project to share or need assistance please let us know.
This looks wonderful!
I can not wait to try this! Thank you for the step by step instructions, that’s exactly what I’ve been looking for.
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, @allyQLQ.
We're happy to hear that you've found a project you're excited about trying out yourself.
I see that @kel has kindly shared instructions for how to go about making this earlier in the discussion, but in case you haven't yet seen it, our resident D.I.Y. expert @MitchellMc has shared step-by-step instructions for how to build a vertical garden that you can follow.
Feel free to post any questions along the way, and we look forward to seeing pictures of your own vertical garden.
Stevie
hi there! may i know the approximate cost of building something like this? materials only or labour and materials....thanks...
Hi Kel, how much would u charge to build a 3 meter section? thanks 😃
Hi @vanj,
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. This is place where our members share their D.I.Y. projects and advice. If you have been inspired by @kel's wonderful vertical garden and are looking for help on building your own, we're here to assist you all the way. But if you'd like to find someone to build a vertical garden for you, we'd suggest checking out sites like hipages or Airtasker.
Please feel free to post anytime you need a hand with your home improvement projects. We're here to help.
Hello @vanj
Here is the link to the step-by-step instructions: How to build a vertical garden. The guide also shows you a materials list so you can check for yourself and modify it as you see fit. It also depends on how you want to layout your project. Do you want just vertical planters or do you want to include the raised garden bed? I would conservatively estimate a budget of $450 (for the vertical planters and frame only). It's always good practice to check the timber prices before you purchase your materials as they often change.
Adding an extra set of vertical planters will require you to add that extra cost to your estimated budget. I suggest drawing the plans on paper or computer to give you a better idea of how it will be assembled and where it will be positioned. This is a great opportunity for you to flex your D.I.Y. muscles. If you have any questions regarding this project, please don't hesitate to post them.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Hi Eric! I really appreciate the input. It’s good that I now can set a budget based on what u said. Thanks so much. 🙏🏼
