Deep Gutters For Planting

You can grow shallow rooted annuals greens herbs and plants nasturtiums in this setup.

Deep gutters for planting.

What to plant in gutter gardens. For this you can even install partial gutter systems which are less expensive and can be positioned to only manage the flow of water in certain areas. You should have enough gutter downspouts to effectively handle the size of your entire gutter system. Cut a section of gutter 4 to 6 feet long using tin snips for metal gutters and a pvc handsaw for plastic gutters.

Besides the plants already mentioned you can try. The best garden gutter plants are those with spreading roots instead of those that continue to grow downward. Add some fertilizer and fill the rest of the gutter with soil. Succulent plants generally have spreading roots and grow perfectly in shallow containers such as a portion of gutter.

Fill the gutters with soil to be about half full. Cut the gutters into even shorter sections that can be moved easily around the. Dress up your boring wooden fence or walls using aluminum gutters following this idea. This will allow the excess water to be drained.

A good rule of thumb is to install one for every 35 or so linear feet of gutter.