This IKEA KNAGGLIG Hack Will Make Anyone A Gardener Even Without A Yard
The dream home garden is a luscious, open space where you can lose yourself in nature as you relax or tend to your plants. In reality, home gardens come in different forms as there isn't always sufficient space. Apartment complexes or condos that either don't have yards or have yards with restrictions on how they're used need more creative garden setups, which is where containers come in. If you don't have ground space to plant, raised beds and containers can be your opportunity to create a flourishing garden in a small space. The KNAGGLIG wood box can be a great container for this. The 9-by-12-by-6-inch box costs $15 while the 18-by-12-by-9-inch costs $20 (via IKEA).
Wooden boxes are one type of container to start a garden with if you don't have a yard. Crates like the KNAGGLIG can be used for a balcony or rooftop garden, and they can also be used indoors. You just need to choose a well-lit spot where your plants can be watered and drained without issues. Another tip for creating the perfect indoor garden using this box is to plan ahead for your plant growth and stick to plants whose adult sizes will fit comfortably.
How to DIY the KNAGGLIG garden
Intended to be more like a moving or storage crate, the KNAGGLIG's beautiful pine color and convenient handles on the sides make it a good choice for a plant box. In this TikTok, the creator assembles two KNAGGLIG boxes, glues them together side by side, applies a wood glaze, and then builds a raised structure for them to sit on. In the comments, she advised letting the glue dry first so it can hold. Next, she lines the boxes, plants some strawberries, and labels her mini garden. The lining is important because the crate has openings and the soil needs a container. Instead of the typical plastic landscape fabric liner, however, we recommend using burlap or layering wet cardboard because they are more organic.
You can modify this process however you want. For example, you can attach multiple KNAGGLIGs together but then add some legs with wheels to make it easy to move the structure around. Now you have a mobile garden that won't be limited to one spot. Note that the wood is untreated, and untreated pine isn't suitable for long-term outdoor use so we recommend treating it before placing it outside so the boxes can last long. It can also be painted over to be more your style.