Simple Solutions for Hanging Gardens
Whether indoors or out, wall-mounted or suspended, installing a vertical garden is a beautiful way to create an impactful space. Having grown beyond a trend, today’s vertical gardener has a host of products to make design, installation, and care worry-free. We’ve rounded up our favorite planters, terrariums, frames, and plants, with an eye for easy maintenance and striking style.
SPHERE HANGING BASKET AT TERRAIN
A simple and elegant upgrade to the standard hanging basket, the Sphere Hanging Basket from Terrain is designed to be used season after season, and looks particularly beautiful in groupings. Hand-forged in California, and with a deep space for planting, the metal will develop a rich patina over time.
$48 for a 20” diameter.
To purchase:
Terrain
TEARDROP TERRARIUM BY SCORE & SOLDER
In addition to spending his days gardening on his 13-acre British Columbia farm, artist Matthew Cleland hand-crafts terrariums and planters using glass. Available in several shapes, each hanging terrarium includes a hanging chain, rocks, sand, and activated charcoal, a blank canvas waiting to be planted.
From $170.00
To purchase:
Score and Solder
ZEPHYRUS TERRARIUM BY ABJ GLASSWORKS
Referencing sun catchers, but updated for modern times, Ashley Bram-Johnson’s faceted glass terrariums are perfect for a sunny winter window. Suitable for planting or for use as an aerium, each piece is handmade in Ashley’s Philadelphia studio.
From $95.00
To purchase:
ABJ Glassworks
TILLANDISA WALL FRAME BY AIR PLANT MAN
Landscape architect Josh Rosen is creating a name for himself in Southern California as the “Air Plant Man”, designing elegant products to make vertical gardening easy. Starting at $90, his wall frames are made of stainless steel and powder-coated aluminum, which means plants can be misted or even submerged, with out removing them from the frame.
From $90- $130
To purchase:
AIRPLANTMAN
HANGING VANDA ORCHID AT TERRAIN
A show-stopper at approximately 40” long, Terrain’s new Hanging Orchid takes indoor gardening to the next level. Fragranced beautifully, this striking bloom is simple to display using the included metal hook.
From $148.00
To purchase:
Terrain (online exclusive)
TEST TUBE CHANDELIER FROM PANIJUREK
Fashioned by hand from plywood and glass test-tubes, and lit from within, this scientifically-inspired chandelier is sure to make a stunning display for garden florals. Made in Poland, it arrives with everything needed to easily install and enjoy.
From $215.00
To purchase:
PaniJurek on Etsy
CITY PLANTER BY POTTED
A clever solution for the front porch of an avid gardener, Potted’s metal City Planters are available in two sizes and orientations from their store in Los Angeles. Crafted of steel, the planters are hand-finished with a rust patina, and the address numbers attach with tape or magnets, making this an easy piece to move from old home to new.
From $198.00 with no address
$20 each for Plexi Numbers
To purchase:
Potted
THE CEDAR PLANTER BY SHIFT DESIGN
Based in Philadelphia, Shift Design creates and manufacturers garden products using sustainable methods, blending new technology with traditional techniques. Sized perfectly to hold a small herb garden, the “Cedar” planter can also be used as part of a modular system, while the bright green color adds a touch of style to the backyard.
From $59.00
To purchase:
Shift_Design
HANGING GARDENS BY AZ & MUT
A perennial favorite at European design fairs, French lifestyle brand Az & Mut is known for their clever solutions for balcony gardening. Made from organic cotton, these hanging bags can easily be suspended from a porch railing, decorative hook, or wall bracket.
For US Inquiries, contact Az & Mut
VERTICAL GARDEN PANELING SYSTEM AT FLORA GRUBB
San Francisco’s Flora Grubb has made their design mark with their lush, large-scale vertical succulent installations. And for those wanting to emulate this look in their own backyard, they offer a component-based system, perfect for D.I.Y.-ers. Each 20” square tray contains compartments to hold 45 plants, along with their soil.
From $79.00
To purchase:
Flora Grubb Gardens
MOUNTED STAGHORN FERN AT WIND AND WEATHER
This year’s must-have statement plant, the staghorn fern is beloved by many for it’s eye-catching look and ability to create instant conversation. Grown in California, and pre-mounted on a cedar plaque, these Staghorns are simple to hang, and with some fresh air and regular watering, easy to care for as well.
From $45.00
To purchase:
Wind & Weather
