Maximize the Last 1㎡! Do It Like This
In the space-precious urban life, greenery enthusiasts often face the dilemma of insufficient space. This article reveals three low-cost transformation solutions to create a vertical garden in a 10㎡ small space and achieve the freedom of greenery!
Shelving Transformation: Increase Space Utilization by 300%
Turn Daily Items into Plant Stands
Idle shoe racks and bookshelves, after waterproof treatment, can hold 6-8 small and medium-sized potted plants. It is important to choose shelves with a depth of 15-20cm to ensure proper drainage. Recommended plants include hanging plants like spider plants and ivy to form a vertical绿化 zone.
DIY Wooden Plant Stand
Use decay-resistant pine strips (2cm×4cm) to build a stepped frame with a drop of 25cm between each level to avoid leaf shading. Place light-loving succulents on the top, epipremnum aureum in the middle, and shade-tolerant ferns at the bottom.
Stereoscopic Planting System: Ultimate Utilization of Vertical Space
Modular Plant Stand Options
Purchase ABS material plant stands with a water reservoir (recommended size 60cm×40cm), each planting unit equipped with coconut bran substrate, especially suitable for planting herbs like mint and rosemary, achieving easy access to kitchen herbs.
Vegetable Planting Solution
Maximize the Last 1㎡! Do It Like This
Use hydroponic立体 plant stands to grow lettuce and spinach, combined with LED grow lights for 8 hours of daily exposure, resulting in a yield of up to 20 kilograms on the balcony per year. The key is to maintain the EC value of the nutrient solution between 1.2-1.8mS/cm.
PVC Pipe Transformation: Create 20 Planting Areas in 1㎡
Columnar Planting Pipes
Use φ110mm drainage pipes to make立体 columns, each 1.2m pipe body can have 12 planting holes. It is recommended to use a substrate formula: peat soil + perlite + slow-release fertilizer (ratio 5:3:2), suitable for planting shallow-rooted plants like strawberries and dwarf petunias.
Railings Hanging System
Fix half-cut PVC pipes on the balcony railing, with 8 pots per meter. It is crucial to use stainless steel expansion bolts for fixation to ensure weight-bearing safety. Recommended plants include cosmos and pansies for ornamental purposes.
By using the three strategies of立体 layering, modular systems, and pipe transformations, combined with reasonable layouts according to plant habits, a 5㎡ space can create an ecological garden accommodating 50 potted plants. Regularly rotating the pots and supplementing with organic liquid fertilizer can keep the vertical garden vibrant!