• Weed mat
• Staples
• Galvanised screws
TOOLS
• Garden gloves
• Mask
• Garden hand tools
• Staple gun
• Drill
TIMING
• You can build a pallet garden any time you want, but what you decide to
plant in it will depend on the season.
• It’s also really important to note, that because pallets are usually made from treated timber, you don’t want to be growing any edible plants — due to all the nasty chemicals. If you’re wanting to do that then you’ll need to source a pallet made with untreated timber.
LOCATION
• Fix your pallet garden on any wall or vertical area — but take into account what you’re growing in it, and how much sun your plants will require.
PLANT TYPE
• If you’re growing veges or herbs, choose plants that are quick-growing and shallow rooted. Salad greens and herbs like coriander, basil and chives are good (for pallets made from untreated timber) — as are flowers like marigolds and lobelia, for colour.
• In this guide, we’re planting succulents.
PREPARE PALLET
• Create pockets to plant into by screwing a base of timber or plywood to each row. Pre-drill holes to avoid any splitting.
• Line each row with weed mat — this will help keep the soil and moisture in.
• Use a staple gun to secure your lining to the pallet and trim away any excess with a craft knife.
• If you’re wanting to paint your pallet, now is the time to do that.
• Fix your pallet to your wall or fence before planting.
PLANTING
• Fill pallet section with some outdoor container mix. Don’t fill it to the top, as you’ll have soil from the plants as well.
• Dig small holes, position each plant, and firmly press the soil around each plant.
