pallet garden ideas

1. What vegetables grow well in a pallet garden?
2. How can I use old pallets in the garden?
3. What can you do with empty pallets?
4. Is pallet wood dangerous?
5. Are pallets safe for gardening?
6. How can I get free wood pallets?
7. How much soil do I need for a pallet garden?

What vegetables grow well in a pallet garden?

A pallet garden is an easy and effective way to grow compact vegetables and herbs like salad greens, baby kale, dwarf peas, bush beans, parsley, thyme, basil, and rosemary as well as edible flowers like pansies and calendula.

How can I use old pallets in the garden?

1. One of the easiest ways to use old wooden pallets in your garden or other outdoor area is to create a nice planter box. ...
2. Strawberries look great in a pallet planter, and the planter is easy to make. ...
3. No assembly is required here!

What can you do with empty pallets?

15 Creative Uses For Wood Pallets

1. Standing Garden. Because of the space between each slat, these are easy to pack plants into to make a very beautiful standing garden. ...
2. Coffee Table. ...
3. Bookshelf Or Toy Bin. ...
4. Shoe Organizer. ...
5. Swing. ...
6. Wine Bar. ...
7. Pallet Lights. ...
8. Pallet Pathway.

Is pallet wood dangerous?

But it turns out that pallet wood can often be contaminated with toxic chemicals, harmful bacteria, and other icky bad stuff you certainly don't want in your home or around your family. ... So, before reusing a pallet at home, read on for some questions to consider to protect your health.

Are pallets safe for gardening?

When looking for pallets that have undergone this process, Miller said gardeners should look for the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) logo on the pallet. ... “Avoid the pallets treated with methyl bromide and choose a heat-treated pallet for use in the garden,” Miller said.

How can I get free wood pallets?

Here are ten sources for free, clean pallets:

1. Bars and craft beer locations.
2. Pet food stores.
3. Feed & Tack stores.
4. Stationary shops.
5. Furniture stores.
6. Liquor stores.
7. Schools.
8. Flooring stores.

How much soil do I need for a pallet garden?

The smaller pallets took about 2 bags of 1 cubic-feet top soil. I used a mixture of Scotts Premium Top Soil and Miracle-Grow Garden Soil. The larger pallets took about double of the smaller pallets. Give or take a cubic foot of soil.