How to Build a Vertical Garden Using Recycled Wooden Pallets

Last updated on January 31st, 2023 at 03:59 pm

Did you read Eileen’s articles on vertical vegetable gardening and how to grow drought tolerant herbs? Here’s an infographic showing how to build a vertical garden out of a wooden pallet, as she describes in the article on herbs.
But first, the credits. This infographic was:

• inspired by Fern Richardson (Life on the Balcony) & Stephanie Lawrence (Design*Sponge), and
• designed by Branded3, with
• images courtesy of  Design*Sponge.

Source: Bridgman

Text only version:

DIY Vertical Garden Wall

1. Get Supplies

You will need…

• A wooden pallet
• Sandpaper
• Staple gun
• Staples
• Hammer & nails
• Landscaping paper
• Planting soil
• 1/4 inch thick MDF

2. Prepare the pallet

Sand down any rough patches on the pallet, and corners if they are sharp. If the pallet has no backing, use the MDF board and nail it into place (using approximately 12 nails). This is to prevent the soil spilling out the back of the pallet.

3. Staple paper to the pallet

Double your landscaping paper up & pull your staple gun out of its holster. Staple the fabric along the sides, bottom and back of the pallet.

4. Fill the pallet with soil.

Lay your pallet flat and get ready to get your hands dirty. Fill the pallet with planting soil, ensuring to press down firmly but leave enough room for planting.

5. Start planting.

Begin planting – starting at the bottom of the pallet. As you work your way up, make sure each of the plants are packed in tight before moving to the next layer.

6. Water and leave for 2 weeks.

Once all of the plants are planted, water your garden thoroughly.
Leave the pallet horizontal for two weeks to allow the plants to take root.

7. Stand upright and enjoy!