Building A 3 Level Vertical Pallets Garden:
Materials Needed:
- Wooden Pallets (standard size)
- Wooden Boards (sourced from pallets for creating level floors and side boundaries)
- Potting Soil or Compost
- Seeds or Seedlings
- Nails (recommended sizes: 2-inch and 3-inch)
- Hammer
- Measuring Tape
- Level
Equipment Needed:
- Saw (for cutting wooden boards if needed)
Steps:
1. Prepare the Pallets:
- Clean the pallets to remove any debris or dirt.
- If necessary, cut the pallets to size using a saw.
2. Creating Level Floors and Side Boundaries:
Step 2.1: Measure and Cut Wooden Boards:
- Measure the width and depth of the openings between the slats on each level of the pallet.
- Cut wooden boards from the pallets to match the measured dimensions. These boards will serve as the level floors for each tier.
Step 2.2: Attach Level Floor Boards:
- Place the cut wooden boards inside the openings on each level of the pallet.
- Align the boards to create a flat surface within each tier.
- Use nails to secure the level floor boards to the pallet structure. Hammer the nails through the boards and into the pallet slats to hold them in place.
Step 2.3: Create Side Boundaries:
- Measure the height of the openings on each level to determine the height of the side boundaries.
- Cut additional wooden boards from the pallets to match the measured height. These boards will act as side boundaries to hold the soil in place.
Step 2.4: Attach Side Boundary Boards:
- Position the cut side boundary boards vertically along the sides of each level, enclosing the planting area.
- Use nails to attach the side boundary boards to the pallet structure. Hammer the nails through the boards and into the pallet slats, ensuring a secure attachment.
Step 2.5: Optional: Reinforce with Corner Braces (Optional):
- To enhance stability, you can add corner braces at the intersections of the level floor and side boundary boards.
- Measure and cut shorter wooden boards from the pallets to fit diagonally across each corner of the pallet.
- Attach these corner braces using nails, driving the nails through the braces and into the level floor and side boundary boards.
3. Fill with Soil:
- Fill the pallet with potting soil or compost, pressing it down gently to compact it.
4. Planting:
- Plant seeds or seedlings into the defined planting areas on each tier, following recommended spacing for each crop.
5. Mounting and Placement (If Applicable):
- Lean the pallet vertically against a sturdy structure such as a fence or wall.
- Ensure the pallet is securely positioned and level.
6. Watering:
- Water the plants regularly, allowing excess water to drain out.
7. Maintenance:
- As the plants grow, guide them through the openings to ensure proper growth.
- Monitor soil moisture and adjust watering as needed