The downward slope of the gutter design makes for easy drainage the vertical framework makes saving space simple and because it is a diy gardening project you only pay for the cost of materials.
Non bpa gutter garden diy system.
Plant nasturtiums into smaller pieces of gutter along with chives dill or lemon balm.
Move them as needed to areas where aphids are attacking new growth.
I ve seen others that run back and forth diagonally to create an easy watering system.
The picture on the left shows the gutter garden i built but there are lots of different styles and materials you can use.
These vertical green wonders can dress up boring wooden fences walls windows or hung up to create privacy screens.
Until this point we have sort of limped along mostly hand watering creating semi automated diy drip systems and experimenting with various soaker hoses.
The fragrance of the herbs repels aphids and other pests while flowers of nasturtiums act as a trap for the pests.
Some people make hanging gutter gardens that are not attached to a wall.
This can save a considerable amount of money when compared to other vertical gardening options.
Various types of diy gutter gardens.