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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Complete the email request under the Contact Tab OR send an SMS to 0414 560 568 with the following details:
The dimensions of where you'd like the vertical garden in centimetres ie width x height
Include a photograph of the space.
Choose a colour for your vertical garden - you can choose 'naked'- au natural, gunbarrel grey - Ace of Spades, terracotta - Spiced Incense OR your choice of colour to match your courtyard.
We will propose a couple of ideas of design and offer a price based on size and location.
No restrictions now, we are ready to process your orders, meet and install, at every stage complying with social distancing and hand sanitation.
It is a time to plan for your design that will suit your wall. Let's start a discussion via sms 0414 560 568 or email via the webportal.
We are ready to install as soon as you are.
Many pallets circulate in the building and logistics industries , and are regulated with owner and numeration through the Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool [CHEP] which we do not upcycle. We only use pallets that have been rejected for reuse due to damage, those being thrown away or destroyed or pallets not destined for pickup and reuse. Pallets are sourced from local businesses in our inner west area of Sydney.
We recycle wooden pallets that are damaged or are not in circulation. Therefore, we upcycle a pallet to produce something more useful. The pallets have been treated for use outdoors and are therefore somewhat resistant to degredation from weather. They can be considered waterresistant.
We use waterbased paint for colouration.
We reuse wherever possible the original nails.
There should be little maintenance required for the structure of the vertical garden. The focus should be on maintaining the health of the plants. We can provide a sample of paint to touch up the VG and provide the details of the paint used. If you have any problems with the installation of the VG please contact verticalgarden.sydney for assistance.
We can provide advice on which plants would work best in your VG, considering the location on the wall, how much sunlight it receives and in which season it is installed. Seasonal considerations of herbs, succulents and flowering plants can be researched on the web and we would recommend discussing your newly positioned VG with your local nursery.
The VG is ideal for herbs, succulents, cacti, hanging plants and Australian natives.
Herbs: choose those that grow well in small pots ie parsley, thyme, basil, chervil, tarragon, mint, sage, chives and oregano.
Succulents: mini succulents and small cacti are drought tolerant plants offering low maintenance and fit perfectly on the spaces of the VG, adding colour, texture and are a long time solution as they don't outgrow the space.
Hanging plants: hanging succulents such as mistletoe cactus [Rhipsalis baccifera], string of pearls [Senecio rowleyanus] and donkey tail or Burro's-tail [Sedum morganianum] are a striking addition providing a vertical perspective to the VG.
Flowering plants: choose your preferred colour and decide on a flowering plant and in which season it flowers. Nasturtiums are a favourite because they are easy to grow, look beautiful and are a perfect edible addition to a salad.
Vegetables: if the position and conditions are right why not attempt to grow lettuce and other small edible plants.
Australian natives: some small natives sourced from The Australian Botanic Garden Shop at Mt Annan have grown very well in small pots in our VG eg native mint [Mentha diemenica].
Thanks a lot David Addison, your vertical garden was just what we needed to fill the space on our bedroom balcony wall in our inner west home.
ššš ANNANDALE April 2020
Thanks Dave - have just ordered pots and drip irrigation online ... Looks great though, really pleased. STANMORE April 2020
Aren't they looking great. :-) ANNANDALE March 2020
Thank you. Weird hanging plant has pretty flowers out! BONDI January 2020
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