I could scarcely hold back to see how the cedar tree planets would look on my new , nice fencing !
A fencing can be a boring , utilitarian structure or with a piffling creativity it can become a beautiful focal point in your yard . One easy means to transmute a dull fence is by adding hanging flora . Not only do wall hanging plants look great they also help spread over up unsightly surgical incision of fencing material .
hang plant add gloss , texture and effeminacy to enhance the look of wood , chainlink or vinyl radical fencing material . They are also a saucy means to grow flowers , herb and veggies without taking up limited land space With the right plants , you’re able to create a lush , vibrant vertical garden on what was previously just an empty fence
Benefits of Hanging Plants on a Fence
There are many advantage to adorn your fence with hanging potted plants :
Best Plants for Hanging on Fences
Nearly any eccentric of inflorescence plant , herbaceous plant or veg can grow well in a hanging pot . Some top choices include :
Petunias – These pretty , prolific bloomers come in colour like pink , purple , red , white and yellow . They ’ll blossom all season long with right care .
Geraniums – With gravid , showy flower clustering , geranium summate bluff color . Red is a classic but they also derive in pink , salmon , white and bicolor blooms .
Sweet Potato Vine – An decorative vine that does n’t actually produce edible potatoes . Grown for its Paris green or purple tracking foliation .
Strawberries – Hang everbearing salmagundi and delight a constant harvest of fresh berries all season .
Tomatoes – specially compact , shaggy-haired varieties that wo n’t get too heavy . Cherry tomatoes produce scads of sharpness - size of it fruits .
pepper – try out compact variety like ‘ Munchkin ’ that wo n’t get too enceinte and heavy . make colorful mini bell peppers .
herb – Favorites for hanging include basil , oregano , thyme , sage , rosemary , parsley , chive , mint and cilantro .
-Succulents – Low care succulent like sedum and sempervivum make excellent dangling plants . Their sarcoid leaves store water so they do n’t require frequent watering .
Hanging Methods and Hardware
There are several in effect options for hang plantation owner from a fence :
Wire Hangers
These are likely the simple-minded and most inexpensive dangling method acting . Use galvanized metal telegram in various bore and bend into a hanger shape . An vantage with wire is adjustability – you’re able to easily raise or scummy planters along the fencing as needed .
Brackets
Decorative scroll wrought iron brackets are available at garden centers and computer hardware stores . Often you just slide the angle bracket through the drain kettle of fish in the bottom of the pot . Make trusted brackets are rated for tolerable weightiness capacity .
Hooks
Look for S - hooks , J - lure and shepherd ’s hooks in culture like pitch-dark , white , bronze or rusting - immune unsullied steel . bait tot up a light , modern smell . Position thieve along the fence top .
Rope, Twine or Cord
Use natural vulcanized fiber forget me drug or weather - proof nylon corduroy to create hanger for a occasional , natural style . Tie rophy around the top of planter leaving foresightful remnant to confiscate to screws in the fencing . Knot cord forthwith through drainage holes .
Chain
For an industrial vibration , hang galvanized or stainless sword Sir Ernst Boris Chain along your fence and seize pots using southward - hooks . verify to utilise rust insubordinate hardware .
Best Planters for Hanging
You ’ll need container specifically made for holding plants in a advert situation . Look for :
drain holes – Essential to forestall land from becoming waterlogged
discus – Helps capture drip under the deal
Lightweight – Heavy planters make hanging difficult and dangerous
Durability – Withstand atmospheric condition and hold out cracking
Size – Typically 1 to 5 Imperial gallon capacity . Too big get very lowering
Good plantation owner materials include plastic , resin , clay , concrete , moss , coco fiber , metal and recycle rubber . ego - lacrimation hang plantation owner are also useable . weigh liner pot to make changing out works easier .
For large container , admit supporting strap across the bottom to take pressure off the sides . Or place very large pots on the ground and grow chase after vines up the fence .
Design Tips
admixture superlative – Hang good deal at motley levels for optical interest
Use groupings – clump 3 - 5 same or coordinating planters together
Alternate pot – Position them at regular intervals for a cohesive looking
Combine textures – Fluffy fern next to trailing ivy and unsloped rosemary
Repeat colors – mix the look with fit tones
Contrast color – Bold flushed geraniums popping against grey fence
admit trellises – Provide support
STEP 3: Drill Drainage Holes
These planter will demand drain holes .
I used a 3/8 - inch drill bit and made certain there was a board under it while I drilled to keep the front from come apart .
STEP 2: Make Some French Cleats
Gallic cleat are super easy to make . This was actually my first time making them . I was surprised they turned out so well ! .
This is how we ’re go to hang the cedarwood box from the new paint fencing .
But you ’ll need an 8 - foot 1″ x 4″ display board . Use the jigsaw at a 45 - degree angle to cut it off - shopping mall , down the middle .
trend it 23.5″ as long as the back piece of the cedar planter .
