Feeling nature in the city through vertical gardening

If you want a garden but lack sufficient space, why not try creating a 'vertical garden'? By utilizing empty wall space, you can create an indoor garden and experience the beauty of nature. Vertical gardening is one of the alternatives that allows modern people living in apartments or urban environments to easily and effectively create and manage a garden.

According to Wellness Mama, 'vertical gardening is a method of growing fruits, vegetables, herbs, or flowers using a type of support rather than traditional soil-based cultivation methods.'

Which plants are suitable for growing in a vertical garden? Wellness Mama suggested 'cucumbers, tomatoes, pole beans, and pumpkins' in an article. Grapevines are also known to grow well in vertical gardens.

Before starting a vertical garden, it is also good to conduct preliminary tests using other common containers such as pots or flowerbeds. Of course, an appropriate amount of sunlight and water is essential. Depending on the space, a vertical garden can be installed outdoors or indoors.

It is also recommended to utilize 'hydroponics,' a method of growing plants in water enriched with nutrients and minerals instead of soil.

In addition, vertical gardening offers various advantages such as the following:

1. Easy harvesting. There is no need to bend over to work in a field.

2. Easy to move.

3. Less damage from pests and diseases.

4. Flowers and fruits grow well.

5. Provides visual enjoyment.

Even when living in a city with limited space, you can create your own garden with a little imagination and ingenuity.

[Fam Times = Kang Gyu-jeong, journalist]