A vertical flower wall can transform a plain wall into beautiful focal point.
The project usually only takes a weekend to complete, so it’s perfect DIY project for when you have a quiet weekend at home.
In this article I’ll share my tips for creating a quick and easy flower wall.
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Flower walls not only look beautiful, they also attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects to your garden.
Choosing the Right Location
Most flowering plants need at least 6 hours of sunlight daily, so choose a south or west-facing wall to provide ideal light conditions.
Also, think about the structural support capabilities of the wall because it needs to handle the weight of the plants, soil, and water.
Avoid locations with harsh winds that can damage delicate flowers and consider protection from frost.
Don’t forget accessibility for maintenance.
Make sure you can reach all areas of the flower wall so you can easily water, prune, and replace plants when needed.
Selecting Suitable Flowers and Plants
Trailing plants like nasturtiums and petunias create beautiful cascading effects, so you can plant them in the top row and they’ll trail down.
Upright plants like lavender and salvia provide structural interest and they’re easy to maintain.
For shadier locations, heucheras, and begonias thrive beautifully.
For a balanced look, I like to include about 70% flowering plants and 30% foliage plants.
The greenery provides a nice backdrop that makes the colorful flowers stand out.
Building and Assembling
I like to use specialized planting pouches like this one or wall mounted containers that are designed for vertical gardens.
These have built-in mounting features so they’re super quick and easy to install.
Fill the containers or pouches with a quality potting soil that drains easily.
Gently loosen the root balls to encourage new growth into the surrounding soil and position each plant slightly below the container rim to allow room for watering without overflowing.
I add slow-release fertilizer to the potting mix to provide nutrients over time.
For the first few weeks, I check the wall daily to make sure the plants are establishing well.
Some adjustment to the watering schedule is usually needed during this period as the plants settle in.
A reliable irrigation system is helpful for a vertical garden because they tend to dry out fast, especially on hot days.
I like to use a drip irrigation setup with emitters placed at each plant location.
This delivers water precisely where it’s needed without waste.
You can install a timer to automate your watering schedule, which comes in handy during hot weather when the plants may need water twice daily.
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So there are my tips for creating a beautiful flowering wall.
Are you on Pinterest? Check out my Balcony Garden and Flower Gardening boards for more ideas. You can also find me on Facebook.
