My garden is small, but I grow a lot in vertical planters I made from Dollar Tree

A GARDENER has shared a tutorial on the vertical planters she built using Dollar Tree finds.

The creative DIY allowed her to maximize the space in her small garden.

Alison (@alisonistoxinfree) shared the Dollar Tree DIY in a TikTok video.

“You could stack these just a few high and place them somewhere with little exposure to the wind. I don’t think you need any equipment at all, they fit together perfectly,” she said.

“I no longer have a farm and have to garden in a small space, and on top of that we rent.”

She showed off the completed 10-tier planter and used $1.25 worth of three-piece pots she found.

“You’ll see a lot of different ways people make these online, but we get a lot of wind in my area and I want them to be stable and safe,” she said.

To increase stability, she explained she hammered a metal rod into the ground to secure the planters.

“You can also use a broomstick, a garden post, a pole or whatever you like,” she added.

She then drilled a hole in the center of the pots and began stacking them on the rod.

“Build your tower. Stick the rod into the ground, use a washer between each planter and then a bolt to secure the pots together,” she said.

“It’s literally that simple, this is a great option for people who don’t have a lot of space.

“No matter how you make this planter, it is extremely affordable and uses space very efficiently, allowing you to grow many plants in a small area.”

People were inspired by her video to do the project themselves.

“I just scheduled mine today! I can’t wait to start growing!” said one commenter.

“Love this! Thanks for the idea,” said another.

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