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How To Build A Pallet Garden
1449511 Alberta Ltd.©Ann Edall-Robson
2014
PalletMust not be treated wood
Heavy-duty garden fabricHeavy-duty stapler4-6 30L bags of potting soil4-6 cell packs of bedding plantsSafety gogglesGlovesTrowelHammer Duct Tape
Materials
Hammer nails flush with boards on both the front and back of pallet
Measure and cut garden fabricLeave a 12” flap of fabric on all four sides of
the palletStaple the fabric to the sides, bottom, and
back of the palletLeave the top end openBack of the pallet has fewer stringers
Fold back the flaps and secure using staples and duct tape
Make sure all staples are flush with the wood
Assembly Instructions
Once full, the pallet will be very heavyPrevent strain by placing pallet as close to its
intended placement as possiblePrepare for frost and harsh weather
When empty, place the pallet on a riser and tuck a tarp underneath one end
To protect your plants, simply cover them with the handy tarp!
To save money, seeds may be sown in the pallet or grown indoors until they are ready to be transplanted
Be Prepared!
Plan plant placementStart with the bottom stringer
Fill with soilAdd first row of plantsSecure in place with more soil and gentle
tampingMove on to the next opening
Pour more soil in and push it to snugly secure the bottom plants
Repeat steps until the pallet has been filled
Planting Instructions
Keep pallet horizontal for about two weeks to allow plants to settle and their root structure to become secure
After two weeks, lift the pallet into an upright position
Dirt will settle to the bottomAdd more dirt and plants to the top opening if
neededCucumbers, tomatoes, or peppers do well in
the top opening
Your Upright Pallet
Treated wood may effect plant growth and the taste of any vegetables or herbs
Trailing plants are happiest in the top openings, whereas climbing plants are best suited to the side edges
Consider the sun and shade needs of your plants
Pallet Planting Tips
Start at the top boardWater the board above each row of plantsWater will drip down into the soil below each
boardWatch for soil compaction and replenish as
needed
How to Water Your Pallet Garden
The more you harvest your herbs and lettuce, the faster they will growThis holds true for flowering plants
Any plants that die should be left in the pallet for the duration of the growing seasonRemoving them disrupts the root system of other
plantsRemove plants that are infested with bugs or
fungusIf dead plant is unsightly, cut the base of the stem,
leaving the root system intactIn the fall
Leave behind some of the roots, leaves, and stems as mulch to retain moisture
From Our Home To YoursPhotography by DAKATAMA