I made a vertical planter with just Dollar Tree buys – my how-to is simple, even longtime gardeners are stunned
by themoneyoffice2.com@gmail.com March 31, 2024 · Gardening
A GREEN-fingered plant enthusiast has created a clever vertical planter with just Dollar Tree buys.
She made it look easy and simple, and even longtime gardeners were stunned.
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It was also the ideal solution for those with limited outdoor space.
This would work on a patio, balcony, or porch.
Shakema1mom (@shakem1mom) called her idea “vertical farming” and “vertical gardening.”
It would work pretty well in suburban backyards too.
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“Let’s make a Dollar Tree vertical planter,” she said in her post.
She started with 12 three-tiered stackable planters from the popular budget store.
First, she had to adapt them and made three drainage holes in each pot.
Then, to ensure this vertical garden was of sturdy construction, she drove a metal rod through the center of the stack.
Once this was finished, the construction was stable and ready for the next stage.
She filled each planter with compost and potting soil.
She recommended small root plants or pollinators for her vertical garden.
SUITABLE PLANTS
There were several plants she said would work in her stackable garden.
These included:
- Beans
- Herbs
- Eggplants
- Chives
- Kale
- Peppers
- Lettuce
- Squash
Easy gardening tips to save money, maximize space, and repel pests
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- Banana peels, vinegar, and coffee grounds are often recommended as natural fertilizers.
- Dollar Tree sells four packs of seeds for $1.25.
- Try a vertical planter like Amazon’s Mr. Stacky 5 Tier Stackable Planter, $35 to make more use of a small space.
- Use netting like the Garden Netting Pest Barrier, $8, from Amazon to keep away bugs that eat your vegetables.
- Try sacrificial planting to reduce the use of pesticides and keep pests away from your garden. Deliberately growing certain plants to attract agricultural pests can keep them away from the plants you want to protect. Examples include marigolds, lavender, catnip, and chives.
- For pesky weeds in your garden, the Grampa’s Weeder – The Original Stand-Up Weed Puller Tool with Long Handles, $45, from Amazon is a helpful tool you can use without having to bend over.
Commenters were mightily impressed with her clever planting idea.
“Ma’am I’ve been gardening for 35 years and have learned so much from you in this video. Thank you,” said one grateful viewer.
“I saw these yesterday but didn’t know how to make them work on my patio. I’m going back to get them today. Thanks,” said another.
“I bought a few of those planters and didn’t even realize they were stackable. I’ll be buying more to build this though. Thanks for the idea,” said a third person.
