How to Build a Vertical Garden or Living Wall

Vertical gardens are turning into a great way to decorate buildings, increase insulation, and fill a garden with wonderful growing things even in a small space. The concept has grown with the popularity of landscaping ecologically. So now there are ways to make the installation of a living wall easier than ever. Here is some information on vertical gardens and how to build them.

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Instructions

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First understand what a vertical garden is. The concept is a way to build soil that actually goes UP a wall and offers a footing for plant roots. Water washes down with gravity minimizing waste and allows the plant to grow along the wall vertically as if it were a planting area on the ground.

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You can build your own living wall by creating a frame that will hold soil in steps going upward. It can be structured so it covers a block wall, a single panel or the side of a building. Against a building, a living wall will work the same as a green roof in providing insulation. Like a green roof, it is important to include an efficient waterproof barrier to prevent water seepage or mold in the building walls. Vertical gardens are also heavy so weight must be taken into consideration during construction.

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New kits have now been designed that will allow you to build a living wall, or you can hire an expert to build your vertical garden. Not only can you turn a boring wall into a growing paradise, but you can include growing vegetables and fruit so your wall can produce food!

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Some more information on about living walls and how to build a vertical garden is included under the Resources listed below.