How to Give your Garden or Terrace a Block Inspired Makeover
As we wait with baited breath for reveal of The Block Glasshouse terraced areas, we take a look back at some of the best garden features from past contestants. Here are our two favourites, a vertical garden and a hanging herb garden, along with some simple, cost-effective tips on how to re-create a similar look yourself.
Alisa and Lysandra’s Vertical Gardens
Not only are vertical gardens extremely eye-catching, they also are a wonderful way to add a bit of green into a small space.
DIY: If you are new to the idea of vertical garden and want to test the water first, why not start by using a 1m x 1m pallet (yes pallet) as your frame.
Watch this video by L.A based Urban Dirt, on how to create a whole wall of vertical plant pallets
As we wait with baited breath for reveal of The Block Glasshouse terraced areas, we take a look back at some of the best garden features from past contestants. Here are our two favourites, a vertical garden and a hanging herb garden, along with some simple, cost-effective tips on how to re-create a similar look yourself.
Alisa and Lysandra’s Vertical Gardens
Not only are vertical gardens extremely eye-catching, they also are a wonderful way to add a bit of green into a small space.
DIY: If you are new to the idea of vertical garden and want to test the water first, why not start by using a 1m x 1m pallet (yes pallet) as your frame.
- Ensure that it has been well scrubbed down before you start.
- Sand and varnish. A shade of darker varnish gives a classy look to your pallet. Remember, it will be covered up as soon as the plants grow. So think about how much/little of the pallet you would like exposed before you plant.
- Cover the back of the pallet with some landscaping paper and staple in place with a staple gun.
- Laying the pallet down flat, pour in some potting soil.
- Native Plants such as the beautiful white and pink Hoya and the orchid like Rock Lily. Hoya is best to be used in sheltered or indoor vertical gardens. Rock Lilies flower in spring and add depth and interesting dimension.
- Greens such as ferns work well in our humid climate. The Acacia Cognata or ‘limelight bower wattle’ will create beautiful texture and depth. It is best to leave this one until last for those important finishing touches.
Watch this video by L.A based Urban Dirt, on how to create a whole wall of vertical plant pallets
Lara and Brad’s Hanging Herb Garden
This herb garden could be integrated with your vertical garden. Or as it is, it would easily slot into the corner of any green space. We also love how there is an outdoor pizza oven beside the herb garden! Imagine using some fresh herbs from your garden to sprinkle on your pizza. Pizza ovens scream outdoor entertainment and make for a fun alternative to a barbeque.
This herb garden could be integrated with your vertical garden. Or as it is, it would easily slot into the corner of any green space. We also love how there is an outdoor pizza oven beside the herb garden! Imagine using some fresh herbs from your garden to sprinkle on your pizza. Pizza ovens scream outdoor entertainment and make for a fun alternative to a barbeque.
DIY:
· Secure a timber frame to your selected wall.
· Fill galvanised pots (or why not recycle old coffee tins) with soil and plant your herbs of choice.
Images via Channel Nine
· Secure a timber frame to your selected wall.
· Fill galvanised pots (or why not recycle old coffee tins) with soil and plant your herbs of choice.
Images via Channel Nine
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