copper vertical garden Contemporary Landscape, Perth

Three distinct vertical gardens now playfully punctuate the area, addressing unique microclimates and design ideas. Starting at the brick wall, Beck stacked gutter-like copper vessels along its face, coated with waterproof pond sealer, using pre-drilled holes and galvanized dynabolts; The oxidized copper is colorful and complements the red brick. A vibrant array of shade-loving foliage plants fills the planters, thriving in this protected, shady area.

3. Flower power. You might choose to corral your weathered metals into an outdoor space, as with this wall of metal planters. The patina will develop and evolve over time.

Spider plant with dangling plantlets in an Australian vertical garden 2. Spider Plant(Chlorophytum comosum)The ultimate hanging container plant, spider plant is known for its plantlets, miniature versions of the parent plant that hang down from the ends of the leaves. You can leave them in place to enjoy, or cut them away from the plant to grow your collection.You can also get the babies started in a new pot next to the mother plant, even while they are connected to the mother and you are waiting for them to form roots. Keep the soil moist during this stage and remove the connecting stem when the roots have formed. Where it will grow: Generally grown as houseplants but hardy to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 6.7 degrees Celsius (zones 9 to 12)Light requirement: Prefers bright, indirect light but can take partial shade to partial direct morning sunlightWater requirement: Regular; keep soil moist but not soggyMature size: 6 to 12 inches tall and 6 to 24 inches wide

3. Rain gutters. Make your own vertical garden by repurposing metal rain gutters — cut to your desired length and end-capped — into wall-mounted planters. Drill drainage holes in the gutters before mounting, or attach the ends of the gutters to allow water to slowly flow out. Annual flowers, like pansies, or trailing sedums and other shallow-rooting succulents could grow well in the gutters for a season or longer.

A sculpture across fence with plants