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Garden Wall: How to Tend to a Living Wall

Tuesday, July 26th, 2016

The Century Furniture Living Room Fushun Bunching Cocktail Table 699-606-2 will look great with a garden wall right behind it.

The Century Furniture Living Room Fushun Bunching Cocktail Table 699-606-2 will look great with a garden wall right behind it.

 

Have you ever heard of a vertical garden before? This can generate healthy oxygen while offering a lovely focal point. This system is as stunning as a beautiful piece of art. It does require more maintenance compared to other wall coverings but its texture and power to bring life to a room is worth every extra ounce of energy that you exert. Make sure that you replace the plants now and then. Taking care of the system is paramount if you want the garden wall to look great all the time.

‘Can’t wait to get started? Here’s how –

Pick the Planting System

A lot of garden stores sell garden walls or the so-called vertical planter. There are some who use fiberglass planter tray systems. With them, planting becomes easy and fast and the replacement of plants become worry-free.

Remember that when one of the plants in your system is suffering from pest, disease or burning, it should be taken out and replaced right away. Doing this will prevent the death of the rest of your plants.

Trays are durable. It is best to ask the help of a professional when you finally decide to hang yours. Once the tray is hung, all you have to do is to take care of the plants.

Another good choice for DIY enthusiasts is the pocket system. This is soft to touch and easy to hang even on your own. This system is great for a small scale garden wall because you can hang it at the back of doors.

Pick the Plants

Choose six-inch plants for your green wall. Make sure that these are the types of plants that interest you the most. Keep in mind the texture and effect that they have. Consider also their lighting needs.

Succulents are the most robust. They need very little water yet they could provide an amazing visual presentation. Sedum can also be a great choice.

Don’t be afraid to use plants with different water needs. You can actually put them all together in the same tray. The plants will pick up the right amount of water that they need, just make sure that you set up the recommended type of pebbles and soil for your planter.

Here’s another tip – use draping plants to enhance and cover more space. These plants are sure to give more bang to your buck.

Wallpapering is not such a great idea to use in the bathroom. Moisture tends to destroy it; so, instead of the usual wallpaper, you may use green walls, roof, and a Zen-like garden wall.

Choose Your Wall

Always keep in mind that you are literally hanging a garden. You will need nails, dirt, even fertilizer. There are plants that are trickier to hang and there are also planting systems that require studs to support them.

A professional is your best option when it comes to hanging the plant system. This expert will take into account the size and weight of the plant system to make sure that the wall in your home would be able to accommodate it.

The wall that you choose should also be easy to access.

7070-002CR Rivington 3 over 3 Sofa will surely look livelier with a garden wall behind it.

7070-002CR Rivington 3 over 3 Sofa will surely look livelier with a garden wall behind it.

Find a Light Source

The wall should always be near a window or a light source. Make sure that you use natural light so that your plants will live a healthy life. Green walls can bring life to exposed bricks. It can also be a great connector for indoor and outdoor spaces.

It might get expensive to fill the planters so find draping plants or vines instead. A minimalist look would also go a long way when it comes to visual impact.

Find a Steady Water Source

At the end of the day, your plants will need water indoors. Succulents can go for almost an entire week without watering. Others need more so check out your local nurseries for details.

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