Grow Up, Not Out: How to Create Your Own Vertical Garden
Short on garden space? You don't necessarily need a bigger backyard to grow more.
A Vertical Garden, Green Wall or Gro Wall system can transform an unused wall, courtyard or balcony into a productive garden or lush green feature, without taking up valuable floor space.
Whether you're looking to grow fresh herbs and vegetables, create a feature wall, add privacy or bring more greenery into a residential or commercial space, vertical gardening gives you a practical way to make the most of the space you already have.
At Eco Sustainable House, we offer 8 Vertical Garden options designed to suit different spaces, planting needs and projects, from simple DIY kits through to larger modular green wall systems.
Why Choose a Vertical Garden?
Vertical gardening is a great option when traditional garden beds aren't practical or you simply want to make better use of your walls and outdoor spaces.
Instead of spreading your garden across the ground, vertical systems allow you to grow upwards.
They can be used to:
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Grow herbs, vegetables and edible plants
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Create a lush green feature wall
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Add greenery to balconies and courtyards
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Make use of narrow or otherwise unused areas
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Create natural privacy and screening
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Add greenery to larger residential or commercial spaces
With modular options available, you can also create a system that suits your available space and expand it as your garden grows.
Vertical Gardening Made Simple
Creating a vertical garden doesn't have to be complicated.
Eco Sustainable House has a range of systems designed to make vertical gardening easier to set up, customise and maintain.
Depending on the system you choose, you can benefit from:
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DIY friendly installation
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Multiple vertical garden configurations
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Modular systems that can grow with your space
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Optional irrigation systems for easier watering
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Removable and repositionable pots
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Suitable options for both residential and commercial projects
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What Can You Grow in a Vertical Garden?
One of the best things about vertical gardening is the flexibility it gives you.
Grow Fresh Herbs and Vegetables
A vertical garden can be a practical way to grow herbs, leafy greens, strawberries and suitable vegetables when you're working with limited ground space.
Position your garden where your chosen plants receive the appropriate amount of sunlight, then choose plants that suit the conditions of your space.
Create a Green Feature Wall
Not every vertical garden needs to be edible.
Use suitable ferns, succulents, flowers and ornamental plants to create a lush feature wall that adds colour and greenery to an outdoor area.
Make the Most of Small Spaces
Balconies, courtyards and compact outdoor areas can still have plenty of greenery.
A slim profile vertical garden can help you add plants without taking up unnecessary floor space.
Add Privacy and Screening
With the right plants and setup, a vertical garden can also be used to create a natural green screen or privacy feature.
For larger projects, modular systems can be configured to suit the available wall or space.
Find the Right Vertical Garden for Your Space
With several systems to choose from, the right option will depend on the size of your space, the plants you want to grow and how much flexibility you need.
Gro Wall 4.5 Vertical Garden Kit – 18 Pots
For larger, fuller feature walls, the Gro Wall 4.5 is a substantial complete vertical garden kit.
The system includes 18 x 6.5L pots, providing plenty of soil space for larger plants. Its modular design can be expanded vertically and horizontally, while individual pots can be accessed easily.
The system also provides provision for concealed irrigation, making it a practical option for larger planted walls.
Great for: Feature walls, larger residential vertical gardens and commercial green walls.
Gro Wall Slimline & Slim Pro
If you're working with a narrower space, the Gro Wall Slimline and Slim Pro offer a space saving solution with a slim 165mm profile.
Both systems are designed to add plenty of greenery without taking up valuable floor space. They feature generous planter capacity, built in drainage and the ability to incorporate irrigation.
They're particularly suited to balconies, courtyards, narrow areas and indoor or outdoor spaces where keeping the footprint to a minimum is important.
Great for: Balconies, courtyards, narrow spaces and compact vertical gardens.
Gro Wall 52mm Vertical Garden Facade
For larger or more customised projects, the Gro Wall Facade provides a modular 52mm backing structure for creating vertical gardens, privacy screens and architectural green features.
Its modular design allows the system to be configured to suit different wall shapes and project sizes.
Great for: Larger custom vertical gardens, privacy screens and architectural green walls.
Create Your Own DIY Vertical Garden
If you're looking for a straightforward way to get started, Eco Sustainable House also offers a range of DIY Vertical Garden Kits.
These kits combine a modular screen with hanging pots, giving you everything you need to start creating your own planted wall.
Choose from four configurations depending on the size and planting density you're after:
52mm Screen + 12 Pots
A 960mm x 1040mm modular screen with 12 hanging pots, ideal for creating a fuller, denser planted wall.
30mm Screen + 12 Pots
A larger 1150mm x 1150mm screen with 12 removable hanging pots.
52mm Screen + 6 Pots
A 960mm x 1040mm modular screen with 6 hanging pots for a more open planting layout.
30mm Screen + 6 Pots
A 1150mm x 1150mm screen with 6 hanging pots, providing a simple starting point for creating your own vertical garden.
The hanging pots can be removed and repositioned, giving you the flexibility to change your planting layout as your garden develops.
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Make Watering Easier with Irrigation
Once your vertical garden is planted, keeping it watered is an important part of ongoing maintenance.
Adding a Green Wall Mist Spray Irrigation Kit can help distribute water across your pots and plants, making regular watering easier.
The DIY irrigation kits are designed to be assembled to suit your setup, with hose that can be cut to length and adjustable mist spray nozzles.
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14 Nozzle Kit – designed for Slim Pro, Slimline and DIY Vertical Garden Kits
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20 Nozzle Kit – designed for the larger Gro Wall 4.5 Vertical Garden
Don't Forget to Feed Your Garden
Water is only part of keeping your plants healthy.
Your herbs, vegetables and other plants also need appropriate nutrients as they grow. Adding a suitable plant food to your gardening routine can help provide ongoing nutrients throughout the growing season.
You Don't Need More Ground to Create More Garden
Whether you're working with a small balcony, compact courtyard, blank wall or a larger commercial space, vertical gardening gives you another way to make use of the space available to you.
From DIY Vertical Garden Kits and slimline systems to larger Gro Wall solutions, there are options to suit different spaces, planting styles and projects.
The key is to choose a system that works for your available space, the plants you want to grow and how you plan to maintain your garden.
Grow up, not out.
Choose it. Plant it. Water it. Feed it. Watch it grow.
