Check out the Clever Design Ideas series of articles for some visual inspiration and tips on ways to incorporate design principles into your micro garden for maximum effect.
15 Helpful Design Tips for Vertical Gardens
Important Factors to Consider with Vertical Gardens
Got a small space? To help you decide what kind of structure to use for your vertical garden, consider these 15 practical design tips.

This garden gate has been used not only for functional vertical growing space with a mounted planter box filled with flower pots but also a handy place to hang some garden art.
1. Don’t overlook your garden entrance
A gateway is usually the point of entry and the place where you make first impressions! With a little imagination this space can be another creative vertical garden. (more…)