Vertical gardening

Every detail matters, and the real beauty is in the little things. This is the motto of the Florentes Studio landscape design studio, which has been successfully operating in Lviv for more than 10 years. During this time, many original projects have been implemented, but all of them are united by a creative approach and a special love for nature.

What is vertical gardening?

Vertical gardening is the process of creating a green coating on vertical surfaces such as walls, building facades, fences, balconies, and other vertical spaces. It is usually used in places where there is not always enough space for trees.

What is vertical gardening used for?

Plants that are used to create vertical landscaping absorb harmful substances and absorb carbon dioxide. so the air will be cleaner. They can also help reduce noise levels, especially in populated areas of the city. They absorb and disperse sound waves, which reduces noise.

Vertical gardening contributes to the conservation of natural resources. For example, this method reduces the use of water for irrigation, because plants receive moisture from irrigation systems.

Top solutions for vertical gardening

There are many ideas for vertical landscaping, depending on the available space, budget, and your personal preference. Here are some ideas that can be implemented::

• Green wall of plants. To do this, use special modular systems or pots with plants that grow vertically.

• Potted plants. Place plant pots on hanging racks or special racks on the walls.

• Seedlings in open containers. Place open containers on walls or fences and plant seedlings that grow vertically.

• Set up vertical racks or trellises in your backyard and place plant pots on different levels.

Popular plants for vertical gardening

For vertical gardening, you can use different plants, depending on the climatic conditions of your region, the amount of light and personal preferences. But most often it is ivy, creepers, begonias, comfrey. There may be some herbs-high-altitude larch, miscanthus, zabornik, hanging plants. Vertical landscaping, where there is a combination of different types of plants, looks original.

How to install vertical landscaping

It all depends on the type of landscaping and the design you choose.

• Determine the location for vertical gardening. It can be a wall or a special structure.

• Design selection. Choose a design for your vertical landscaping. This can be a wall system on which you can hang pots with plants, or special modular systems where you can place plants in special containers or pots, or container gardening.

• Surface preparation. Before installing the structure, you need to prepare the surface on which it will be fixed. If it is a building wall, it must be cleaned of dirt and dust.

• Installation of the structure. After preparing the surface, you can install the structure. This is usually the fixing of brackets, on which pots or containers with plants will then be fixed.

• Securing plants. After installing the structure, you can start fixing the plants. If you use special pots or containers, then they will need to be fixed on brackets.

Care of vertical plantings

The care of plants located in vertical landscaping may depend on the type of plant and the design. Do not forget to water your plants regularly, trim dry and damaged leaves, and feed your plants.

Entrust the work to the Florentes Studio team, and the result will be pleasantly pleased. We will select the best vertical landscaping option for your home or suburban area. Let's tell you all about landscape works. After all, we have a team of professionals who love working with plants. Landscape architecture is not just a job, but also a lifestyle and a favorite activity. We are ready to implement the most daring ideas, so we can easily take on even very complex projects!