Vertical gardening racks toppled my tomato dreams

I put up a vertical gardening rack to save space and grow tomatoes on my balcony. A strong wind last week sent it crashing down, ruining all my plants. Is vertical gardening really safe for exposed balconies, or should we stick to heavier pots?

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lopez.mason5d ago

That's a real shame about your tomatoes... see this all the time with DIY projects. People focus on the cool part and skip the basic safety steps... wind doesn't forgive.

nathanl365d ago

Heavy pots can blow over too. The problem wasn't the rack, it just wasn't anchored down right. Gotta tie it to the railing or use weights at the base.