Aprenda a montar um jardim vertical com plantas fáceis de cuidar

Vertical gardens are a great choice for those looking to connect with nature and bring beauty into their homes, especially for small apartments and commercial projects. In addition to improving the quality of life of those who live there, vertical garden plants can help with the thermal and acoustic insulation of the space. We've prepared a step-by-step guide to help you choose plants that are easyto care for and add charm to the décor without compromising the circulation of the room. Follow along:

1. Define the space

A 360 m² area gets a garden with tropical landscaping and lots of flowers. Designed by Maira Duarte. In the photo, a view of the vertical garden from the window.

(Juliano Colodeti, of MCA Estudio/CASACOR)

Considering that some plants prefer indirect light while others do not, it is necessary to choose the space with the adequate incidence of natural light. Among the possibilities are: living room, kitchen and balcony. It is also important to choose well-ventilated places to install the garden, to avoid mold and excess humidity.

2. Understand how to set it up

Blaia e Moura Arquitetos signs a studio of just 26 m² in São Paulo. In the photo, the balcony's laundry room and vertical garden.

There are different ways to set up a vertical garden, such as in gardens or on small shelves with pots. Often, trellises can be great allies for organizing your garden. As a sustainable alternative, supports can be made from PET bottles or recycled vases. The materials to achieve the best result are diverse, such as steel, iron, concrete, ceramics and wood. Don't forget to choose materials that can withstand humidity if you're outdoors.

3. Choose species that are easy to care for

For environments with full sun, colorful succulents, cacti, St. George's sword and ivy are beautiful options. As for spaces that have shade or half-shade, boa, fern, zamioculca, peperomia, peace lily and phytonia are preferred. Finally, aromatic herbs (basil, mint, rosemary and chives) are perfect for areas with indirect light or moderate sun. In general, choosing long-lasting species, which require less maintenance, is the best way to maintain a vertical garden.

4. Have an irrigation system

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Irrigation is essential for a vertical garden, and can be done through an automatic or manual system - the former suitable for larger green walls, as it relies on a pressurizing pump. Drilling holes in the pots or supports is also a way of ensuring that excess water drains away and prevents accumulation.

5. Prepare the soil and pots

Resto Garden. Landscape architect Wolfgang Schlögel created a space for socializing and small meals in an internal garden, integrated with other rooms thanks to glass panels. The wooden furniture has been covered in natural leather, along with large Corten steel pots that simulate trees. The vertical garden makes the result more engaging.

Before the final assembly of the vertical garden, it is essential to prepare the soil that will receive your little plants with the use of a light and well-drained substrate. The soil can also be mixed with sand or coconut fiber. A tip to improve drainage is to add a layer of expanded clay or stones to the bottom of the pots.

6. It's time to organize your garden!

CASACOR Goiás 2018. Balcony garden - Shoraya Canêdo. Almost half of the 147 m² area is occupied by plants. In addition to pots of various shapes, metal structures support the vertical garden and create a pleasant shade. Species such as palm trees, foliage and tropical flowers were chosen. (Jomar Bragança/CASACOR)

Start setting up your vertical garden by fixing the brackets you have chosen on the wall; distribute the pots so that the arrangement is harmonious, placing the largest at the bottom and the smallest at the bottom; and group the plants that have similar needs to make watering and care easier.

7. Take care of your plants

Finally, it is essential to study the ideal conditions for maintaining the chosen species. To do this, check the humidity and freshness of the soil, which can be guaranteed with irrigation through sprayers. When necessary, remove dry and diseased branches and leaves or branches that cross to stimulate plant growth. Finally, you should watch out for signs of pests (such as mealybugs or aphids) and treat them with natural products, such as coconut soap syrup. [april-whatsapp][/abril-whatsapp]

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