Really like this!
Nice set up and very nice workmanship @BrendanB.
Like your fence colour too. 👍
Looks fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing your first project with the Workshop community @BrendanB. Looking forward to seeing more of your handiwork very soon!
Please don't hesitate to post whenever you have something to share or need a hand with a project around the house and garden. We have loads of other clever and creative members sharing helpful advice, information and inspiration on the site every day. We're sure you will fit right in and are rapt you could join us.
Welcome,
Jason
Thanks @Aussie-Garden appreciate the feedback.
agreed, its very well done, and gets so much so effectively out of a fairly small space. 👍
Many thanks for joining in the discussion @Knackers. I'm sure @BrendanB really appreciates the terrific feedback.
Are you planning your own vertical garden project? Please let us know if you need a hand with anything. As you can see, we have loads of members sharing inspiring projects on the site every day that offer great ideas. And members are also constantly sharing their advice and experience.
Please let me know if you ever need help getting the most from the site. We're here to help.
Yeah maybe.. im going do a lot of things.. one day.. haha. But yeah, there's a couple of spots I could do a vertical herb garden and stuff.. also want to do a chook shed, a bigger garden shed, a greenhouse, and a bunch of raised garden beds.. aside from being chronically lazy and prone to procrastination, I don't really have any decent tools to speak of, something I'm currently attempting to rectify with a few key bits and pieces..
But its always nice to know there's somewhere I can plenty of advice and helpful suggestions and such.
Speaking of advice, anyone know what the requirements are regarding storm water pits and the proximity of garden beds, chook sheds and compost heaps? Cos I have a storm water drain/pit in the back corner of my yard.. and no real idea of what the restrictions are regarding that..
Any info would be appreciated..
No worries, we'll certainly be happy to help @Knackers.
Regarding your storm water pits, I would encourage you to hit the Start a discussion button and share some photos as well as the information. That way members are more likely to see your question and will see what you are working with.
Thanks,
This looks awesome. It would be great if you guys provided a list of the products (like a recipe) needed and links to those so we can purchase in a package.
Welcome to the Workshop community @michellep.
Let me notify @BrendanB to see if they are able to give us a list of the products they used.
Alternatively, I would be happy to put together a list of products you will need for the project. If you can let me know what size you would want the planter boxes to be I can work with that.
Mitchell
How are you hanging those planter boxes on the fence please. Also would they be alright to hang on a super sixpence because that’s all I have around my yard?
Hi @Sunrise.
Let me notify @BrendanB of your question to see if they can provide the answer for us.
It appears they are using the Garden Up range of planter boxes and accessories. I believe they are using the Whites Outdoor Garden Up Classic Slat Hook and Whites Outdoor Garden Up Herb Wire Hook to hang the planters on the timber they have affixed to the fence.
If you need further assistance with these products or had other questions, please let me know.
Hi @michellep I didn't really keep an inventory, but key things you need are merbau pickets for the outside frame. I used merbau fingers to secure the pieces. I used some old sleepers I had lying around fro the base. Then just used some Supa net and plastic to.line it. Good Luck!
Hi @Sunrise yea used the garden up range. I reinforced the fence with a wooden frame which also allowed me to run irrigation.
have a look at this vertical Herb garden I installed for my client in Mordialloc!
Welcome to the Workshop community @verticalgarden.
Many thanks for the inspiration! We look forward to seeing what projects you have going on around your own home and garden. We'd like to encourage you to share anytime you have a project of interest or need advice on a topic.
how do we order these ready made and delivered ?
Hi Mitchellmc
yes I would like to know the materials for this project. We are doing a 5m x 4.5m corner space.
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @jacksonbb and many thanks for your question. I will ask Mitchell to assist when he is back on the site on Friday. Apologies for the delay and thanks for your patience in the meantime.
Please don't hesitate to post anytime you have something to share with the community or need a hand with a project around the house and garden. We're pleased to have you join us and look forward to reading about all your projects and plans. We're sure you will get plenty of helpful information, advice and inspiration from our clever and creative members.
Hi @jacksonbb,
Did you want to make several of these smaller sized boxes or were you thinking of one large planter box? @BrendanB has used Merbau pickets which would limit the size of your planter. You might like to consider using Merbau decking as it is available in longer lengths. Since your desired size is quite large, I'd suggest framing the planter out of 90 x 35mm H3 MGP 10 Treated Pine Outdoor Timber Framing. You can then clad over the top of it with your decking. Your chosen height will determine the quantity of timber needed for the project.
I've included some images below of how to go about piecing the unit together.
Please let me know if you need further assistance or had questions.
I really like this set up. One question. Is there enough soil in the hanging pots to support a wide range of veggies?
Hi @pjturner2008,
Hopefully, @BrendanB can fill us in on the answer. In such a small container you'll want to use the best potting mix you can afford. I would suggest something along the lines of Scotts Osmocote 25L Premium Plus Superior Potting Mix. Herbs generally don't require a large container to grow in, so they are perfect for these vertical gardens.
Yea they are not big enough for root vegetables, although we managed to get baby beetroot and mini red onions. But spring onions and chilli's didn't have a problem.
These planters look really good..I want to make these ones but have no experience.. can someone help with the material that I should buy in order to make it
Hello @mann
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop. It's wonderful to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your question about building your own raised garden bed.
It's great that this project has inspired you to make your own raised veggie garden. A lot of our members have built various sized garden beds, it all depends on how big you want it to be. I suggest reading this guide - How to build a raised garden bed by @Adam_W. This will give you a basic idea of how raised garden beds are assembled.
Once you've decided on the size you want, I suggest drawing a plan with pen and paper. This will help you to quantify the amount of wood and screws you will need to assemble your raised garden bed. This will also give you the opportunity to make sure that your raised garden bed will fit in the proposed location.
Building the raised garden bed does not require exotic tools. A circular saw would be handy but a hand saw will suffice, a drill, drill bits, and tape measure will be enough to allow you to put the raised garden bed together.
You'll notice in the previous post my colleague @MitchellMc posted an image of a proposed raised garden bed assembly. I suggest having a look at that drawing if you're looking for ideas and inspiration.
Here are some raised garden projects our Workshop members have shared:
Please keep us updated with your progress, we look forward to seeing the start of your raised garden bed project.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
@MitchellMc mate I wish you worked at my Bunnings..! that mock up you did was awesome..is there a place on here we can post tragic front gardens like mine and get some advice or tips on what to do?
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @KelTron. It's sensational to have you join us, and many thanks for jumping into the conversation.
Just start a discussion on the garden board, and I trust our helpful members will have plenty of advice and tips for you. Remember to include as much information as possible on what you'd like to achieve with the space, as that will help us provide some great solutions. Adding inspiration pictures is also a fabulous way of conveying what you'd like the area to look like.
Please let me know if you have any questions.Mitchell
They look terrific, Love the planters on the fence too.
Hello @Carmenp
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. Thank you for joining the discussion.
Let me tag @BrendanB to make them aware of your kind words. Has this project given you ideas? Has it inspired you to make plans of your own? If you decide to give this project a go, any updates you can provide would be highly appreciated.
If you have any questions regarding this project, please don't hesitate to post them.
Wow ! Just WOW !!!!! Love it @BrendanB
have you got a photo of your planter boxes planted up ? 😃
Thanks everybody for the kind words. @mich1972 here are some photos of what it looks like nearly two years later. We have just harvested some cucumbers and beetroot so thats why some of the areas are bare.
