Thursday, 29 January 2009

Build Vertical Garden Steps by Steys

1. Build a 2 foot square by 11 inch high box from redwood, cedar, or pressure-treated 2 x 6s. Screw 8-foot pressure-treated 2 x 2s at the center and one corner in back, and 6-foot 2 x 2s at the other corner and 18 inches from the back on both sides.


2. Pre-drill, glue and screw 1 x 2s every 6 inches, starting at the top of the box. Extend the 1 x 2s at least an inch beyond each 2 x 2 to minimize the danger of splitting.


3. Add platforms by screwing on 3-foot 1 x 2s, then screwing on 1 x 2s laid flat to create a miniature deck.


4. Add one more 6-foot long 2 x 2 in the center at the front, and screw it to the crosspieces.


5. Add a 1 x 4 crosspiece at the top of the two longest 2 x 2s. Attach a bird house to the crosspiece.


6. Hang a bird feeder from a curved metal hanger attached to the side of the vertical garden.


7. Fill the box with good soil, then plant climbing plants and train them up the lattice. Add other plants in pots and hanging baskets.



Thanks wikihow.com

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