A topsy turvy planting system is an inverted method of growing your fruits and vegetables.
Many growers opt to use this technique because it solves some common problems that you face when cultivating your crops.
For example, with your plant off the ground, your fruit does not run the risk of rotting if left on the soil too long.
Further, weeds and soil-borne insects do not have the chance of contaminating your plot.
Even more, you do not spend time staking plants like tomatoes because they simply hang off the planter.
Try this system out for yourself by getting tips on how to make a topsy turvy planter for your own garden.

1. Consider the right container for your crop.
   If growing smaller fruits, such as blueberries, a nylon shopping bag works great because it effectively holds the weight of your crop and the bag's handles can be attached to a sturdy hook to hang it.
   However, if you are cultivating something larger like tomatoes, try a bucket with a handle.
   Remember, your container has to accommodate the full weight of the wet soil and growing fruits or vegetables.
   
2. Choose a lining for the planter so that the soil does not leak out.
   In many cases, black-and-white newspaper works well, or use spaghnum moss if safe for your crop.
   
3. Select a hook to hang your container from the ceiling or other type of flat surface.
   Depending on what you are growing, you may need a hook that holds 70 pounds or one that only holds 20 pounds.
   Acquire a hook from a hardware store and read the label to see how much it can hold.
   Alternately, construct a frame to hang your planter.
   In each case, the container needs to be at least five feet off of the ground.
   
4. Determine where you want to make openings in your container for the plants to grow out of.
   With strawberries, they do best if they grow out on each side of the bag; however, tomatoes can grow out of a single hole in the bottom of the planter.