Vertical Garden in Eliana, Private Residence in Valencia carried out by Paisajismo Urbano en 2020.

VERTICAL GARDENS

We are going to talk about vertical gardens at home, they can be natural or artificial.

They can perfectly be small vertical gardens inside or outside.

In this case we are going to talk about natural plants.

Vertical gardening

For many years, vertical gardening has been practiced in urban environments such as buildings as plant facades.

The feeling of a living wall has transcended homes and the desire to have a vertical garden has created a trend.

Vertical gardens in homes are a viable option, whether inside the house or outside, since they are also easy to car

Private home in Valencia made by Paisaje Urbano in 2016

What is a vertical garden?

As its name indicates, it is a plant wall in an installation attached to a vertical wall covered with natural or artificial plants that rest on a structure.

It can be placed in living rooms, kitchens, balconies, terraces, hallways, etc.

It is a perfect option for properties with limited space but who do not want to do without a green wall that connects us with nature and also provides a modern touch.

We have to keep in mind that we are always talking about ornamental plants, it is not viable for vegetables, since in that case we would be talking about an urban garden..

There are different types of vertical gardens:

  • Living walls.  Used on large expanses of wall, they are supported by "foundations" that can be attached to the wall.

  • Planters.They are like breathable pockets on the wall and are better for small walls, in addition to being easier to manage.

  • Staggered. Plates of plants placed on top of each other like a ladder.

  • Pallets. Pallets are used on the wall and plants are placed creatively. This system has become very fashionable, since it is also made of reusable material.

Vertical garden versus traditional garden

A small mention about the advantages of the vertical garden compared to the traditional ground garden.

Traditional garden  Vertical garden
Feeding Power Variable and not easy to control Easy to check and correct
Dissemination Will depend on fertilization Better use of space and light
Weed Easy for them to emerge Difficult for there to be
Diseases and pests More easily contracted Very controlled
Water They can suffer stress due to inefficient use of water. The plant does not suffer stress because it is fully controlled.

Benefits of the vertical garden at home

  • They improve air quality.
  • They can thermally insulate and prevent the walls from heating up.
  • It is not necessary to use topsoil, it can be replaced with clay or volcanic rock.
  • They can be placed inside the home, which will save even more water consumption.
  • There is a wide variety of plants and flowers appropriate for this type of garden.
  • In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, it can help separate spaces, cover pipes or any wall defects.