They’re not just convenient: Vertical gardens are also one of the top plant and gardening trends—interest in vertical gardens went up 287 percent in 2018, according to Pinterest. Plus, vertical garden ideas are actually doable at home. They don’t require overly fancy garden tools or specialty plants—you can buy plants online to fill your garden. They don’t even cost a fortune, though that depends on what kind of vertical garden frame you choose. (You can always pick the DIY vertical garden option, too.) Even so, creating a vertical garden can be a little daunting; there’s a lot to consider. With these simple steps and ideas, you can set up a plant wall—large or small—that will bring your space to life in a big way without too much stress on your part. After all, planters and windowsill plants are wonderful, but a vertical garden (especially if you pick a large frame that can hold several plants) is on a whole other level. Here’s how to add one to your home. “I would be inclined to try herbaceous plants more so than woody ones because the herbaceous kind are a little more flexible in the way they fall,” Sullivan explains. Woody varietals—such as trees, shrubs, or vines—have rigid, wooden stems, so they’ll grow parallel to the floor and stick out instead of flowing down. On the other hand, herbaceous plants (like flowers and ferns) have soft, green stems, so they’ll droop down for that pretty trailing effect.
