🌿 From Trash to Trend: The Rise of the Vertical Pallet Garden
As spring 2025 kicks in, one simple idea is sweeping through backyards and balconies across Europe—the vertical pallet garden. What started as a budget-friendly way to grow herbs in tight spaces has now become a must-have garden feature, especially for urban gardeners.
Instead of buying expensive vertical planters, people are transforming old wooden pallets into blooming green walls.
Whether you're growing lavender, mint, or strawberries, this project brings life and greenery even to a concrete wall.
📷 Example:
🛠️ How It Works
You only need:
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One old wooden pallet (untreated)
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Landscape fabric or geotextile
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Staple gun
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Soil + plants
You staple the fabric to the back and bottom of the pallet to form planting pockets, fill it with soil, and insert your plants.
It takes less than a day to build, but the visual impact lasts all season.
📖 Full tutorial: instructables.com – DIY Vertical Pallet Garden
💬 Why It’s a Hit
Gardeners say it's:
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A space-saver for small balconies
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An eco-friendly reuse of waste wood
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A stylish photo-worthy backdrop for outdoor spaces
Expect to see a lot more pallet gardens popping up on TikTok and in local cafés this spring.
