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Building a Living Wall

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Have you ever wanted to take your landscaping vertical? Planting a living wall is a great way to add some “living art” to your yard, while taking advantage of the benefits of landscaping! Whether you’re looking for a pop of color, some curb appeal or a way to add some foliage to your home, a living wall is an easy, fun and unique project for any space.

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Cut and line the back and bottom of the pallet with 2 layers of landscape fabric.

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Staple the fabric to the wood.

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Fill the space between the fabric and the wood slats on the front of the pallet with potting soil.

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Lay the prepared pallet down flat on the ground or on a table.

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Plant the plants into the potting soil between the slats of the pallet.

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Plant plants close together.

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Stand the pallet up move it to its permanent location (building wall, in the garden supported).

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Water the pallet garden from the top slowly and completely.

Congratulations! You did it! Sit back and enjoy your new lawn addition!

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