Planning:

LOCATION

Sunny wall or Shady wall
Use the correct plants for the light requirements.

WALL SIZE

How many GrowPocketZ™ PLUS GrowBagZ™will you need?
2 square meters – 4 x 12-GrowPocketZ™ units or 4 x 12-GrowPocketZ™  plus 4×12 GrowBagZ™
4 square meters – 8 x 12-GrowPocketZ™ units or 8 x 12-GrowPocketZ™  plus 8×12 GrowBagZ™
4.5 square meters – 9 x 12-GrowPocketZ™ units or 9 x 12-GrowPocketZ™  plus 9×12 GrowBagZ™
7.5 square meters – 15 x 12-GrowPocketZ™ units or 15 x 12-GrowPocketZ™  plus 15×12 GrowBagZ™
8 square meters – 16 x 12-GrowPocketZ™ units or 16 x 12-GrowPocketZ™  plus 16×12 GrowBagZ™

PLANTING/GROWING METHOD:
GrowPocketZ™ ONLY or GrowPocketZ™ PLUS GrowBagZ™:

The PatioScapes GrowPocketZ™/ GrowBagZ™ professional and DIY vertical garden system is a quality product made to last for many years.

GrowPocketZ™ PLUS GrowBagZ™ OR GrowPocketZ™ ONLY.
The first option to consider is if you would like to use PocketZ™ only or if you would like to use GrowPocketZ™ PLUS GrowBagZ™.

What is the difference?
When you use GrowPocketZ™ only, you are planting directly into the pocket. When you use the GrowBagZ™ method, you plant in the GrowBagZ™ and place the GrowBagZ™ inside the pocket.

What are the benefits of using the GrowPocketZ™ on their own?

• Although it requires much more maintenance and is less flexible, it is a more cost-effective way to get your vertical garden up and running.
  Note: 
• Direct planting in GrowPocketZ™ requires frequent watering.
• GrowPocketZ™ on their own do not have enough wicking capability. This requires watering at least once a day or twice a day on very hot days. Humectants need to be added to the soil to improve water retention.
• Not all vertical gardens require a lot of water and maintenance. Large green walls with hardy plants don’t need constant care and the GrowPocketZ™ system is sufficient to maintain a green wall effectively.

What are the benefits of the GrowBagZ™ system?

• The GrowBagZ™ has a built-in reservoir which saves water. In most cases where water is required daily, using the GrowBagZ™ system cuts watering down to every 2-3 days.
  Note: Plants growing in vertical gardening systems require more water as the ability to retain water, using such a small amount of soil is very limited.
• The GrowBagZ™ system allows you to grow a larger variety of plants, including plants like orchids, bromeliads, huecheras, huecherellas. Planting seasonal annuals and perennials is a breeze as the system allows you to replace plants easily when required.
• GrowBagZ™ promotes additional wicking and water retention.
• GrowBagZ™ includes two different drainage levels. We offer a slow drainage and a fast drainage option.
• The re-usable GrowBagZ™ system provides super easy maintenance.
  When replacing a plant, simply remove the reusable GrowBagZ™ , remove the plant, rinse out the GrowBagZ™ and re-plant. No mess, no fuss. This is a great feature for keen gardeners as well as busy landscapers who maintain client vertical gardens.
• Most large vertical gardening systems are more suitable for hydroponic systems or simple green walls. This does not allow you to put on your gardening gloves, smell the compost and put your own gardening creativity to work.
• The PatioScapes GrowBagZ™ system allows you to grow annuals, perennials, evergreens, herbs and a multitude of other plants with ease. You can also implement your own designs by moving plants around and creating your own spectacular garden that will wow your friends and family and show off your gardening talent.

IRRIGATION

Fit  15mm irrigation pipe through the irrigation tabs.
Place the drippers in the middle of pockets.
Connect your irrigation pipe to the tap or existing system
Drip irrigation or no irrigation

INSTALLATION:

INSTALLATION METHOD 1
Build a wooden mountaing frame using 2×4’s or 4 x 4’s. ( Aluminium can also be used.)
Attach the frame to your wall
Then attach the 12-pocket units to the mounting frame.
We recommend a few coats of Gripseal or similar to protect the wood from rot.

INSTALLATION METHOD 2
Directly onto the wall.
Use thick plastic sheeting or waterproofing paint where the vertical garden will be installed.
Attach the vertical garden units directly to the wall, using rawl bolts.
Alternatively, use the mounting tabs and hang the units on hooks. We recommend that you then add a drip line for each row.

INSTALLATION METHOD 3.
Build a mounting frame using either wood or aluminium
Attach a plastic wall to the frame – we use Twinwall, it’s a bit pricey, but it works very well
Then attach the 12-pocket units to the Twinwall – use the eyelets provided

INSTALLATION METHOD 4.
Get help from a PatioScapes installer

Should you wish to make use of an approved installer, please contact us for details: Currently Gauteng only.
Installer rates:
2 square meter:
R 1200.00 plus irrigation and mounting frame materials
4 square meter:
R 2400.00 plus irrigation and mounting frame materials
4.5 Square meter
R 2700.00 plus irrigation and mounting frame materials
7.5 Square meter
R 4500.00 plus irrigation and mounting frame materials
8 square meter:
R 4800.00 plus irrigation and mounting frame materials
debbie@patio-scapes.co.za
All rates include making of the frames, but excludes the materials

WORKING WITH A LANDSCAPER?

Please get your landscaper to contact us :
Debbie: 072 266 1356
Stephen: 076 296 3807

PLANTING:

Planting Directly into GrowPocketZ™
a. Seedlings
• Open the reservoir sleeve at the bottom of the pocket
• Fill your GrowPocketZ™ ¾ of the way with potting soil
• Add compost or plant food according to the plants used
• Continue at “c. GrowPocketZ™ Finishing Touches”
b. Colour Bags or 15cm – 17cm pots
• Remove plant from pot. Preserve root system as much as possible
• Continue at “c. Finishing Touches”
c. GrowPocketZ™Finishing Touches
• Plant directly into the GrowPocketZ™ & firm soil around the roots
• Water well. And secure the plants once more.

Planting the GrowBagZ™method
a. Seedlings
• Remove the GrowBagZ™ from the GrowPocketZ™.
• Then fill the GrowBagZ™ ¾ of the way with potting soil.
• Add compost or plant food according to the plants used
• Plant directly into the GrowPocketZ™ & firm soil around the roots
• Continue at “c. GrowBagZ™ Finishing Touches”
b. Colour Bags or 15cm – 17cm pots
• Remove the GrowBagZ™ from the GrowPocketZ™
• Remove plant from pot. Preserve root system as much as possible
• Plant directly into the GrowBagZ™ and firm soil around the roots
• Continue at “c. GrowBagZ™ Finishing Touches”
c. GrowBagZ™ Finishing Touches
• Water well. And secure the plants once more.
• Your GrowBagZ™ will have that “pot-bellied” look if planted correctly
• Place the GrowBagZ™ into the GrowPocketZ™
• Make sure it fits snugly.
• Water well and secure the plants once more.

SOURCING PLANTS:

1. Visit your local nursery
2. Get your landscaper to design and plant for you
3. Get PatioScapes to provide suitable plants – we will provide a current stock list from which you can select.

4×12 GrowPocketZ™ -Horizontal configuration- with or without GrowBagZ™

4×12 GrowPocketZ™ -Vertical configuration- with or without GrowBagZ™

8×12 GrowPocketZ™ -Horizontal configuration- with or without GrowBagZ™

9×12 GrowPocketZ™ -Vertical configuration- with or without GrowBagZ™

15×12 GrowPocketZ™ -Horizontal configuration- with or without GrowBagZ™