TheTexasGardener

Here are 3 ways to help grow and support vertical growing in the garden. 1. Hammock Use a wide piece of hose or stocking to create a simple hammock to hold watermelon and cantaloupe on your trellis. 2. Inside mesh bags, hose or stockings. You can reuse the mesh bags that fruit came in from the store or hose to stockings to keep fruit up off the ground and on the trellis. 3. Cross method. Use 2 or more pieces of hose or stockings to create a hammock crossing over each other to hold larger fruit in place like watermelon. You can also use an old t-shirt as an alternative method for larger fruit like watermelon . How to Grow Fruit Vertically: A Space-Saving Guide for Your Garden If you love fresh, homegrown fruit but are limited by space, growing fruit vertically is the perfect solution. Vertical gardening allows you to make the most of small spaces, whether you have a tiny backyard, a balcony, or a rooftop garden. By using structures like trellises, arbors, or vertical garden to...