Transform plastic bottles into vertical gardens, gardens on dry trees
Plastic bottles are one of the most common and environmentally harmful wastes. Instead of throwing them away, it is possible to reuse them in an ingenious way by transforming them into vertical gardens or gardens suspended on dry trees. This practice, in addition to being ecological, allows to give a second life to plastic bottles while creating original and aesthetic green spaces.
Materials required:
- Empty and clean plastic bottles
- Scissors or a cutter
- Hooks or fasteners for hanging bottles
- Soil and plants suitable for growing pots
- Dry shafts or vertical structures for installation
Steps to transform plastic bottles into vertical gardens:
1. Cut the plastic bottles into two equal parts using scissors or a cutter. Make sure the edges are straight for better grip.
2. Drill small holes at the bottom of the lower parts of the bottles to allow water to flow and avoid accumulation.
3. Fill the soil bottles up to one third of their height. Choose plants suitable for potting, such as aromatic plants, flowers or succulent plants.
4. Insert the plants previously removed from their pot into the bottles, ensuring that the soil is well compacted around the roots to ensure their stability.
5. Attach hooks or attachments to dry trees or vertical structures selected for installation. Suspend the bottles filled with plants and ensure that they are spaced harmoniously.
6. Water the plants regularly by checking soil moisture. Make sure that the water flows properly through the holes at the bottom of the bottles to avoid any risk of root rot.
Practical tips:
- Choose plants suitable for light exposure and watering available on your site.
- Opt for bottles of various sizes to create an attractive visual effect and play on plant heights.
- Don’t hesitate to customize your vertical gardens by painting or decorating plastic bottles before filling them with soil.
- Make sure to regularly maintain your vertical gardens by cutting plants, removing dead leaves and replacing soil regularly to ensure plant health.
By transforming plastic bottles into vertical gardens or hanging gardens on dry trees, you help preserve the environment while improving your outdoor space in a creative and sustainable way.