Vertical beds. DIY vertical beds. The simplest vertical structures

Growing strawberries requires a special approach, and the abundance of varieties covers a large area. Vertical beds help solve the problem of limited space.

There are many different industrial designs, but do not rush into purchasing. You can make a vertical bed for strawberries with your own hands from scrap materials, taking into account all the features of landscape design.

Advantages and disadvantages

Regardless of the type of planting, there are always positive and negative aspects. The advantages of the chosen design include:

Space saving. It is easy to place several vertical or hanging flower beds on 1 m2.
The peculiarity of the location makes it difficult to damage the root system and fruits by rodents or small pests.
It is convenient to control the condition of the soil. Plants will always receive the required amount of moisture, which will prevent drying out or waterlogging.
Planting care is much more convenient because everything you need is at hand.
Cold resistance. With the onset of frost, to preserve the plantings, it is enough to simply wrap everything with a covering cloth.

As a result, the system turns out to be the most effective among all alternative options. Special attention is paid to the need for regular watering and the use of liquid fertilizers.

Features of cultivation

Due to the limited soil area, when growing strawberries vertically, more careful care is required, as the plants do not receive proper nutrition. You need to feed strawberries with useful ingredients once every 10-15 days.

Today there are many ways to grow a variety of crops in the country. But every day, skillful and ideological summer residents come up with more and more new ways to save space and optimize their own work on the site. One of the results of this work is vertical beds and flower beds.

We have repeatedly talked about creating vertical plantings and chose for them classic methods, but today we decided to present you with new and even more interesting options that can not only make your work more convenient, but also help decorate and diversify the landscape of your summer cottage.

So, we present to you our finds and creations that shook the “green world” and changed the perception of many summer residents about saving space and vertical plantings.

Vertical planting of plants in plastic pipes

There are some good ideas about using plastic pipes for growing, say, strawberries, herbs, and flowers. We will look at each of them so that you can independently determine the one that suits you best.

Planting plants in a single pipe

To implement this idea, you need to take a plastic pipe for the sewer, 2.5 m long. A third of this pipe will be immersed in the ground so that the structure has good stability, and 2/3 will do useful work for growing crops.

So, one part of the pipe remains solid, along the rest of the length we need to make holes with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Afterwards, the pipe is lowered approximately 70-80 cm into the prepared hole and dug in, and from above, into the existing hole, a fertile substrate is poured under a certain type of plant. Planting occurs in two ways - the seeds spill into the pipe along with the substrate and germinate through the holes, or they are planted in ready-made holes after installing the pipe.

In the second planting method, it is possible to grow crops by seedlings. In addition, it is worth keeping in mind that you can place several dozen of these pipes in the garden bed, or even create a fence from them.

The advantages of this idea include high space savings, water savings when watering (from above the pipe), uniform distribution useful substances all plants during fertilization (fertilization along with watering), good quality harvest (which does not come into contact with the soil and does not rot), etc.

Growing strawberries in vertical beds (video)

Planting plants in a double pipe

The double pipe design is practically no different from the one described above, but has some additional advantages. To build a vertical bed, you will need to install a smaller diameter pipe into an already installed wide pipe to ensure more uniform watering. To do this, small holes should be made along its entire length, right up to the edge that will rest against the soil below, to supply water. After installing the pipe into the pipe, the substrate and seeds are spilled into the cavity of the wide pipe, or external planting of seedlings occurs. In addition, in this case it will be possible to use simple garden soil if it is not possible to prepare a special substrate at the planting stage.

One of the advantages of growing plants using similar methods is storing plants in the winter. You can simply remove the pipes from the soil without disturbing the structure of the plants, stack them and insulate them for wintering. In the spring, when it gets warmer, the pipes are installed again in the soil and produce a harvest.

Hanging bed made of pipes in your garden

To create the next type of bed, we take all the same pipes under the sewer and cut them lengthwise into two equal parts. Having received the gutters, we install restrictive elements on the edges and hang our creation on a canopy, a tree branch, a pergola, or part of a gazebo. This can be done using rope, rope, steel wire or even strong fishing line. You can choose the number of levels of the structure yourself, as well as the length of the beds, the substrate for filling, and the number of plant species.

It is also very convenient that you will not spend a lot of money and time on creating such flower beds, and you will be able to decorate the area with new products that can provide convenience and high quality of growing fresh herbs or bright flowers.

Vertical multi-level flower bed made of tires

Growing plants on wheels is what summer residents most often call this model. She is known to many, but today we decided to remind her.

To build a vertical bed from old ones, we need a little time, 3-5 tires of the same or different diameters, fertile soil or a special substrate and, in fact, the plants that are selected for planting.

Here everything is simple - we arrange the tires in a vertical shape, sequentially pouring the substrate inside, and plant plants inside, seeds or seedlings. Each summer resident’s planting methods are different, and therefore you can choose your own. The simplest is considered to be seeding, when the seeds spill into the substrate itself. A more complex method is multi-level planting of different plants, due to which you can build an original decorative flower bed. The most difficult garden bed is considered to be multi-level planting of fruit crops, such as strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, and others. To do this, holes are cut in the tires, into which plant seedlings are subsequently planted.

It is noteworthy that this method not only saves space and diversifies landscape design dacha, but can also help grow a high-quality harvest.

Decorative bed made from old furniture

If at the dacha there is an old table with drawers, a chest of drawers or even kitchen furniture, it can always be used, so to speak, past its intended purpose, thereby decorating the territory and bringing many interesting moments into it.

For example, an old table with drawers... an unnecessary piece of furniture can become an excellent bed or structure for a vertical flower bed. To do this, you just need to put the furniture in order and protect it with special compounds to protect wood, and then pull out the drawers a little, fix them and create nice flower beds.

As you can see, everything is very simple, and now you just need to fill the boxes with soil and plant flowers or even fresh herbs, taking into account all the rules of agricultural technology.

Thus, you not only decorate the area, but also give a second chance to old furniture that you recently wanted to simply throw away.

Vertical gardening on a grid

An interesting option for creating flowerbeds and beds of this type can be a structure made from building mesh, which you can make yourself. So, make a vertical bed with your own hands using the mesh that is available on every summer cottage.

We know several ways to help you complete such a project:

Bed in a special design. It can be done simply, for example, by rolling the mesh into a pipe of the required diameter. When this form is ready, you need to lay straw under the walls and fill the rest of the space with compost. In such a container you can grow several types of crops at once, for example, potatoes and annual flowers. It should only be clearly understood that many crops are not recommended to be grown in the same soil;
Vertical mesh stand. To build a stand from mesh, you can use the mesh itself and dense polyethylene as a basis. We immediately warn you that due to the fragility of such materials, the structure will not last more than a few years, but this is quite enough, especially considering the minimal investment in beauty. You need to install the mesh by choosing a shape, put several layers of polyethylene inside, and sprinkle the substrate between them. Of course, it won’t be possible to grow strawberries or tomatoes this way, but you can very easily arrange original flower beds throughout the entire area;
Mesh stand for hanging plants. You can also create a stand for small boxes and pots in which, for example, seedlings or herbs are grown. This mission will require a thicker mesh to support the weight of all the plants placed on it. Further, you can place absolutely any plants in small pots along its plane.

Vertical flower beds from pots

Many of us have seen a wide variety of figures built from flower pots. And, what’s most interesting, the vast majority of them are made with their own hands by skilled summer residents. You can easily be one of them, if you just pay attention to the following idea.

So, we build vertical beds from flower pots.

The first method is very simple, because to implement it we will use 5-6 pots and a piece of reinforcement 100-120 cm long.

Initially, the reinforcement is driven into the soil at the site where the structure is installed, approximately halfway. Next, the first pot is put on the fittings. It is filled with soil after installation in the desired position. Next, the plant is planted, the next pot is put on, filled with soil and populated with the plant. This happens until you install the pots to the edge of the reinforcement.

The second way of working with flower pots is more interesting, since the figure can be not only vertical, but also three-dimensional. To create a new small architectural form in the landscape of the dacha we choose an old tree that does not bear fruit and which can be partially removed. We remove dry and long branches from it, leaving only a shaped trunk. It is with him that we will work further.

Along the trunk and main branches we place light plastic pots that can be screwed onto self-tapping screws or special strips. Next, fill the pots with substrate and plant plants inside, preferably bright flowers. As a result, having spent only on a dozen or a half pots and seedlings or flower seeds, you get an unusual garden decoration that no one else in the area has.

We create vertical beds from a bag

Old bags, briefcases and sacks may not make the most durable, but they certainly make the most stunning containers for planting.

Such accessories, which can be hung almost anywhere, are made quite quickly and become very creative decorations for the area, especially if you work carefully with the style. The only thing is that you should choose plants that do not like moisture very much, so that you do not have to water them often and thereby shorten the service life of the hanging bed.

The simplest such accessory can be made from a piece of burlap or a small ready-made bag. Place a bag of thick polyethylene inside and fasten it with burlap with staples to install several levels of soil inside. Otherwise, the soil will crumble to the very bottom and the bag will take on a not very attractive shape. It is also worth making holes in the back of the bag so that moisture does not stagnate and the roots of the planted plants have the opportunity to ventilate.

After the cavity of the bag is formed, it is filled with compost or dry substrate, and is also planted with plants that can easily tolerate drought.

If you can choose the right plants for planting, installing a plastic bag inside will not be a necessary condition, because many plants will take root much better without it.

How to make a vertical bed with your own hands (video)

Reviews and comments

Igor 11/15/2014

Cement-concrete couplings suitable for cable pipes and small diameters may be suitable for vertical gardening. They can also be lined with a retaining wall and painted in a variety of colors. Or, if separately, veneer with pieces of tile.

Oksana Vladimirovna 14.01.2016

I liked the idea with the pipes. Cheap, done quickly. I'll put petunia there. You can also “play” with large plastic bottles. You can insert them into each other, attach them to something, and create a composition.

Sergey 03/04/2017

All my life I have dreamed of doing something like this. I have a garden of six acres. There is a house and a garage on it, and we need to make some more beds and a playground for the children. There's not enough space. This option is very convenient and saves precious garden space.
I was going to plant potatoes using approximately the same principle, but I still didn’t have enough time. Now that I have retired, I will definitely take up vertical beds.

FEDOR 03/27/2017

VERTICAL FLOWERS

Katrina 07/08/2017

Not long ago I prepared the “Vegetable Mix” stew (I didn’t even know it was called that - I just threw in matching vegetables, thinking I had discovered new recipe), just without adding mushrooms. I’ve never cooked “Bean Mood” before, but it’s probably worth a try. I have one secret simple stew recipe, however, it’s not for everyone. Spicy lover. Chop three ripe zucchini, grate two carrots and add garlic. Well, salt and pepper to taste, of course. You can also add vinegar (this is my personal love for sour).

Olga-Nikonorova-vkontakte 07/09/2017

Mila 07/09/2017

I try to always have vegetables on the menu. I often prepare “vegetable mix” in the winter season, when the choice of natural vegetables is small. But with the onset of summer, many garden gifts are added to the stew: zucchini, green pea. squash, young carrots, eggplants. This dish always turns out equally tasty and healthy, and you can add ingredients at your discretion.

Anya 09/20/2017

Nowadays this kind of landscaping is very popular, they even do it in apartments. There are quite a lot of plants that can grow in this way; maintenance of such landscaping is practically not needed.

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Growing berries and spices in compact vertical beds is becoming increasingly popular. This is due to a number of factors, such as: space saving, decorative appearance, protection of berries from various pests and birds. In this article we will look at how to create inexpensive but original vertical beds with your own hands from various materials.

Advantages and disadvantages of vertical beds

A vertical bed is an excellent replacement for conventional plantings, which occupy quite a large space on the site. Vertical structures are ideal for growing strawberries, strawberries, herbs or flowers.

Advantages

Today, craftsmen have come up with many design options for vertical beds, but the constant advantage of all types remains their compactness. And this applies not only to small garden plots. Even on the balcony, by creating a lightweight structure from plastic bottles, you can get an excellent harvest of various aromatic herbs and berries.
The next advantage of vertical beds is their easy care. Due to the fact that the seedlings or crops are located quite high, when weeding or collecting, you do not need to bend low and “break” your back.
By arranging these beds in the country, the roots of plants and berries rise high from the ground, which helps protect them from small pests and rodents. And thanks to the pyramidal or cylindrical shape structures, birds cannot land on them and eat the crop.
Such beds are especially attractive for children. Not only do they enthusiastically help care for them, but they can also eat the berries straight from the bush since there is no need to wash them first.

Flaws

Vertical beds require frequent watering. From lack of moisture, plants in containers will die faster than similar varieties in open ground. True, this shortcoming can be corrected, but this will require additional financial investments. Below are two ways:
- hydrogel, which is sold in any garden or flower shop. It is brought into the ground, dug up and, in the soil prepared in this way, plants are planted. The gel has the ability to accumulate and retain moisture, and if necessary, plants will take it away;
- arrangement of drip irrigation. More expensive, but at the same time more effective method. Moreover, you can do it yourself.
Due to the small volume of containers for vertical beds, only low-growing plants will thrive in them, and even those will require active feeding nutrients.
When planting perennial plants in vertical beds, one must take into account that even in middle lane In winter in Russia, the ground freezes in them, causing the entire root system to die. Therefore, when planting strawberries, the containers should be insulated for the winter.

Before you start building a vertical bed on your site, you should familiarize yourself with a number of valuable tips:

large structures of vertical beds must be assembled immediately in a permanent place, otherwise problems may arise with their transportation;

It is better to place the bed for greens closer to the kitchen, but with berries only in the sun;
The soil for filling containers is prepared in advance. For example, a vertical bed for strawberries is filled with a mixture of peat, sandy loam soil, hydrogel and fertilizer (rotted compost is perfect);
It is better to place it closer to the water source, as it will need to be watered frequently;
You also need to immediately consider how the structure of the vertical bed will be protected for the winter. Will she come into the house, cover herself with spruce branches, etc.

Vertical beds made from plastic bottles

This is inexpensive, accessible and, as a result, the most popular way to create a vertical bed.

First way

The height of such a modular structure can constantly vary, depending on the amount of planting material. To set it up you will need:

plastic bottles (volume of at least 2 liters);
wire;
wire cutters;
sharp knife;
frame for fixing containers (it can be either metal or wood);
paint and brush (optional).

Stages of work

The plastic bottle is cleared of the label and cut (see diagram below).
The lid screws on, but loosely, so that excess moisture has the opportunity to drain down.
The upper part with the lid is filled with nutritious soil (preferably with hydrogel) and the plant is planted in it.
Everything is put in a cut off bottom part. Thus, a module is obtained that is attached to a prepared durable frame using wire.

For a more decorative look, the bottles can be painted with acrylic paint or painted with various patterns.

Second way

Using homemade containers made from plastic bottles, you can add greenery to any vertical surface.

To create them you will need:

plastic bottles with a volume of 2 - 2.5 liters;
washers (twice more quantity bottles);
awl;
strong rope.

Stages of work

The bottle is cleared of labels.
Using a sharp knife, cut a small rectangular hole on the side of the bottle.
Holes are made at the bottom of the resulting “pot” for drainage.
Near the bottom of the bottle and the neck, one through hole is pierced with an awl, and a rope is threaded through them. It is very important to make a strong and sufficiently sized knot under the hole so that the weight of the earth does not cause the module to fall onto the bottom row.
The structure is mounted exclusively on a horizontal surface, and only in finished form is attached to the wall.
Each container is filled with expanded clay and soil, and low-growing and unpretentious plants are planted in it.

How to make a vertical bed from PVC pipes

Most often, such beds are used for growing strawberries and wild strawberries.

What you will need for work:

PVC pipe with a diameter of 150 mm;
PVC pipe with a diameter of 100 mm and 15 cm longer than a larger diameter pipe;
plug or reinforced tape;
chisel and drill;
burlap or non-woven material and strong rope;
for planting - soil, drainage and planting material.

Stages of work

At the beginning, the pipes are cut to the required height (not forgetting that the smaller diameter pipe is left 10-15 cm longer than the main one).
A narrow pipe is intended for watering plants, so holes are drilled on it in the upper part for water to seep through.
To protect against clogging, the watering pipe should be wrapped in non-woven material or burlap and tightly wound with rope. The lower end, where there are no holes, is closed with tape.

Now it’s time to drill holes for plants in a larger diameter pipe. They are made using a drill with a special attachment. Optimal size- 15 cm, and location - 20-25 cm from each other. At the bottom you need to leave a space of 15-20 cm from the ground.
A plug is put on the pipe prepared in this way from below, and the structure is installed vertically. You will also need to securely attach it to a wall, fence or any other vertical support.
A narrow watering pipe is placed in it, and the gap between them is filled with gravel or expanded clay to a depth of 10-15 cm.
The rest of the space is densely covered with earth and spilled in stages so that there are no layers of air left. Now all that remains is to plant the strawberry bushes in the holes.

All further care consists of regular watering through a narrow pipe. Also, all fertilizers will be applied exclusively in liquid form.

Vertical bed made of flowerpots

A vertical bed of flowerpots is perfect for growing low-growing or ampelous annual flowers. To create them you will need:

several flower pots;
timber or metal pipe for the frame;
soil and seedlings.

Stages of work

If heavy ceramic pots are used for the design, then they should be installed alternately, starting with the largest and ending with the smallest and lightest. Due to the large weight of the entire structure together with the ground, there is no need to install a frame.
When using lightweight plastic pots for a vertical bed, you will need to first fix a metal base onto which the flower pots will be placed through a drainage hole.

To provide plants with as much living space as possible, pots should be placed in a checkerboard pattern.

Vertical bed made of plastic bag

You can even make such a compact vertical bed at home. For this you will need:

especially durable film, at least 0.2 mm thick;
sewing machine;
sharp knife;
soil and seedlings.

Stages of work

First, two rectangles are cut out to the size of the future vertical bed, but with an allowance of 1.5-2 cm on each side. The optimal diameter for growing herbs or strawberries is about 20 cm.
They are sewn together (or soldered with a special soldering iron). A strong handle is sewn onto them, which should withstand the weight of the bag of earth.
The resulting bag is tightly filled with nutrient-rich soil.
After that, cuts are made for planting seedlings (the distance between them should be 20 cm).
Seedlings are planted in them.
Further care consists of regular watering with the addition of fertilizers.

Creating a vertical bed in the form of a pyramid

To create one pyramidal bed you will need:

edged board 20x5x240 cm - 11 pcs.;
hacksaw or jigsaw;
screwdriver and screws;
tape measure, pencil;
soil and seedlings.

Stages of work

First of all, you need to make the base of the pyramid in the form of four support boards. To do this, take a two-meter board, cut off an acute corner on one side to make it convenient to attach them to each other.

Tip: for greater structural rigidity, an additional support pillar can be installed in the center of the pyramid.

Next, two two-meter boards with cut corners are placed on a horizontal surface and fastened together. The first rail is placed at their base to form the future bed and is also screwed on both sides. Its size is 5x5x40 cm.
The resulting side of the pyramid is installed vertically, and the second and third sides, made in the same way, are attached to it.
On a ready-made pyramid, use a tape measure to calculate the length of the slats to create the beds. They should be located along the height of the vertical bed at a distance of 25-30 cm from each other.

The angles of the slats prepared along the length are cut at 30 degrees so that the shelf in the structure is located at an angle.
The finished structure is filled with plenty of earth, which is compacted tightly. A vertical pyramid-shaped bed has enough soil to grow not only strawberries, but also larger vegetable crops.

Vertical bed made of drainpipes

This type of vertical bed is suitable for growing herbs or hanging annual flowers.

You will need:

drainpipes of the required length;
two plugs for each pipe;
wire;
fasteners.

Stages of work

First of all, plugs are put on the drainpipes on both sides, thereby creating a container in the form of a long flowerpot.
Next, metal holders are put on, with the help of which the suspension system of the structure will be attached.
Holes are made in the pipe on both sides in the area of the metal fasteners, a strong cable is threaded through them and secured from below with fasteners.
The bed is filled with expanded clay and soil, after which plants are planted in it.

Tip: this structure does not have a rigid frame, so it should be placed in a place where there is no strong wind.

Vertical bed made of car tires

Due to the low environmental friendliness of tires, it is not recommended to grow berries or herbs in them. But for creating a vertical flower bed, this is an excellent option.

To work you will need:

several different tires;
chisel;
wooden block;
soil and plants.

Stages of work

Thanks to the metal cord in the tire rim, there is no need for carcass equipment.
First, holes are made for the plants using a chisel. The tire is placed on the block, and with a wide chisel, “windows” are made from the inside in several places.
After this, it is installed in a permanent place and covered with soil.
All subsequent tires are prepared in the same way and placed in the form of a pyramid to the required height. Here we must take into account that it will be inconvenient to water a vertical bed that is too high.
When the entire structure is installed and filled with soil, seedlings are planted and watered.

There is another way to create a vertical bed from tires. It will require:

several tires of different diameters;
soil and seedlings.

Stages of work

There is no need to make holes in car tires. They are simply arranged in a pyramid, starting with the largest diameter and ending with the smallest.
At the very top you can install a flowerpot.
The soil must be filled in stages, after installing each of the tires.

Vertical beds made from old pallets

This is a good solution for landscaping a terrace or patio. To create it you will need:

pallet;
garden net (preferably rigid);
straw or non-woven material;
soil and seedlings.

Stages of work

First of all, the wooden pallet must be treated with a protective compound or painted with drying oil-based paint.
A mesh or non-woven fabric is nailed on the reverse side. In the first case, you will need to cover the cells with straw to prevent soil from spilling out.
The resulting container is filled with earth and plants are planted in it.

You can get even more ideas on creating vertical beds from the video below.

Vertical beds photo

IN Lately Increasingly, so-called vertical beds are being used to grow many types of plants. Using this method you can grow strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, small melons and even watermelons, zucchini, dill, parsley and much more. Of course, at first you will have to tinker with constructing such structures. But subsequently, a lot of effort and time is saved, which is spent on watering, weed and pest control, and harvesting.

The reasons that push gardeners to create vertical beds are different. Some people have a small plot, and placing them on it will increase the yield. Some people just can’t solve the problem of watering a plot with a large slope. And someone is worried about how to hide an unpresentable-looking fence or summer house. Some people just follow fashion - if they do everything, then I should too...

To create such beds, you can use both expensive modern materials, as well as banal plastic bottles or plastic bags. The options for arranging such beds are very diverse, and can help solve the problem of placing your plants in a limited area.

DIY device types

Vertical beds are not suitable for planting all plants.. It is best to plant light-loving plants with small roots in such structures. Perhaps, vertical beds for strawberries are most often built. It’s not at all difficult to make them with your own hands; it’s enough to have basic skills in working with simple tools.

The most affordable way

With this method, most likely, you will not have to spend any money. You will need the following materials:

Plastic bottles with a capacity of at least 2 liters.
Wire or twine.
Wooden bars.
Nails or screws.

Using a knife or scissors, plastic bottles are cut crosswise approximately in half. You will need all the top halves and some of the bottom halves, and the remaining bottom halves will not be used.

A frame of the required size is assembled from wooden blocks, and it is fastened with nails or self-tapping screws. The lower halves of the bottles are placed on the lower block and filled with a mixture of nutrient soil and hydrogel. The caps on the upper halves of the bottles are slightly opened; this is necessary so that when watering, excess water slowly flows from the upper rows of the halves to the lower ones. A mixture of soil and hydrogel is poured into the upper halves, after which they are placed with the plug down into the lower halves.

Each subsequent higher row is constructed similarly. The resulting horizontal rows are kept from falling by horizontal strips attached to the vertical slats of the bed frame on both sides. The bottle halves simply stand nestled one inside the other and are kept from moving sideways by wooden slats.

And now seedlings are planted in the bottle halves, immediately watered and the bed is placed in a sunny place. Such a bed can be hung on a fence or the wall of a summer shower, or placed in the aisle. Each plant will have to be watered separately.

Bottle option

With this method, the bottles in the row will be positioned horizontally, and the rows themselves will be positioned vertically: one above the other. IN plastic bottles Using a knife, cut oval holes of such a size that it is convenient to plant strawberries.

Then you need to put together a shelf from boards or bars, which will serve as the basis of the entire bed. A mixture of soil and hydrogel is poured into the homemade pots obtained from bottles and strawberries are planted, and the pots themselves are placed on a shelf.

From plastic pipes

This method is more progressive, but also more expensive. To create such a bed with your own hands for strawberries, you will need:

Plastic pipes with a diameter of 11-15 centimeters.
Plugs for plastic pipes with a diameter of 11-15 centimeters.
PVC or metal-plastic pipe.
Wire or twine.
Agrofabric.
Coarse gravel.

Pipes in such beds can be located both vertically and horizontally, hanging one above the other. For the first method in plastic pipe With a diameter of 110 mm, holes with a diameter of 7-10 cm are made in a checkerboard pattern, the distance between the holes in a vertical row is 20-25 cm. These will be “windows” for strawberries growing in the pipe. One side is left without holes; the pipe will rest on it in winter, and when installing the bed, this side should be facing north. A plastic plug is put on the pipe; this end of the pipe will be the bottom.

The PVC or metal-plastic pipe will be located in the center of the large pipe, it is intended for drip watering of plants. To do this, holes are drilled in it using a drill with a diameter of 3 mm. Through them, moisture will flow to the root system of the plants, so you must immediately ensure that the holes approximately correspond to the location of the roots.

To prevent water from escaping through the lower end of the tube, a plug is placed at the bottom. The tube for drip irrigation is tightly wrapped in agro-fabric, which is secured with wire or twine. This will prevent the water drainage holes from becoming clogged. The tube is inserted into a large pipe. The smaller pipe should run through the center of the larger one. A 10-15 cm layer of gravel is immediately added below, and a small amount of soil above is added, which is necessary for planting the first, lowest row of strawberry seedlings. Strawberry seedlings are placed in the “windows” and immediately covered with soil on top. After this, the rest of the strawberries are planted from bottom to top in the same way.

If PVC pipes suspended horizontally, holes for plants are made every 20-25 cm on only one side of the pipe, and the other side remains without holes. The length of the pipe in this case can be limited only by the size of the area, but every 1.5-2.0 m it is recommended to fasten the pipe to a vertical support to avoid it sagging under its own weight. Plugs are placed on the pipes on both sides. The pipe is filled with nutrient soil and installed with the holes facing up, and seedlings are planted in the holes. Drip irrigation it is installed either from above, so that moisture reaches each plant, or inside the pipe, similar to the previous method.

Hanging beds for strawberries

The basis of this type of beds will be a very strong plastic bag. The bag is filled with soil and cuts are made in it using a knife at a distance of at least 20 cm from each other. Then the bag is tied very tightly at the top and hung, for example, from fence boards or from a specially driven hook on the wall of a building. You can also sew a strong handle to the top of the bag.

If there is no such bag, you can sew or solder it yourself from strong polyethylene with a thickness of at least 0.2 mm. The dimensions of the bag are arbitrary, the main thing is to take into account the weight of the future hanging bed: the bag should not tear under the weight of the soil.

Strawberries or wild strawberries are planted in the holes made. If the top of the bag is tied, then to water the strawberries, it is recommended to install a vertical tube with holes in the bag. If the bag is hung by the handle and the top of the bag is open, then you can water the strawberries through it from a watering can.

Strawberries in “pockets”

Another way to create a hanging bed. The bed is made from soft materials. To create it, you will need to purchase insulation with foil, for example, penofol or aluf. Foil, due to its reflective properties, will significantly reduce the evaporation of moisture from the soil inside the “pockets”. The insulation will need to be stitched onto sewing machine or by hand with strong thread.

Having decided on the size of the bed, fold the insulation in half and cut it according to the required dimensions, leaving an allowance of 2-3 cm for the seams. The outer seams are sewn, and another seam is sewn at a distance of 5-7 cm below the uppermost horizontal seam. Twine or wire is subsequently threaded between these seams, with the help of which the finished bed is suspended. Then the “pockets” themselves are marked and stitched and cuts are made in the insulation for filling the soil inside and planting plants. It is recommended to make no more than three “pockets” per meter of insulation. This method is suitable not only for strawberries, but also for greens, low varieties of tomatoes, cucumbers, ornamental plants.

Disadvantages of vertical arrangement

Such beds have many advantages over conventional ones, but still have a number of disadvantages. Disadvantages of vertical bed arrangement:

We can say that the work of caring for vertical beds is much easier than working with conventional beds. There is no need to bend your back or bend over. There will be fewer weeds and pests. Strawberries grown in such conditions do not touch the soil. This means that it will be clean and less susceptible to rotting.