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7 months ago

A few years ago I read about Patrick Blanc and his vertical gardens or green walls. When we designed our new apartment I had the chance to include a green wall as the centerpiece for the main living space. The walls are easy to make and remarkable to see in person. I would be interested in consulting, installing, or just sharing my experience with anyone interested in one. m(at)blackcross.cc

House tour at Re-Nest.com here:

re-nest.com/re-nest/green-tours/green-tour-matthew-and-emmas-eco-environment-084775

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Lisa Devaney 7 months ago

Please report back about the durability of your green wall, and share any challenges you faced on the project. Thanks for sharing.
Matthew McGregor-Mento 7 months ago

The biggest challenge is definitely the irrigation system. Too much pressure and you get a waterfall and a wet floor. Too little pressure and you get uneven watering. Bear in mind I'm using a DIY rubber hose with holes drilled. This could be rectified with proper irrigation emitters.
Isaac Esteban 6 months ago

Hi Matthew... I just bought a new house and Id like to put a large green wall in my home office (Amsterdam, Holland)... so I have a Q for you since your wall looks so impressive. Did you put the plants in the "pockets" with soil? I was under the impression that you could build one with hydroponics technology. Also, what kind of material is the brown layer? Felt? How thick? Anyways, thanks a lot for sharing and great wall!!
Matthew McGregor-Mento 6 months ago

Hi Isaac,

We did put the plants in pockets with soil. We left whatever soil was in the pot minus a little to make them fit better. Until the plants have had a chance to root into the felt (synthetic moisture retention cloth) the soil helps feed the roots. This is the way Patrick Blanc plants his walls. To see a better description follow the link in the about to the house tour. I talk about the exact process at the bottom of the article. If you have any further questions or would like me to consult on your wall send me an email. My address is in the description.

Good Luck,

Matt
esee 6 months ago

Hi Matt, Your living wall looks great! Yes, please let us know how easy it is to maintain it over time. May I know what kind of plants you selected? I have no gardening experience and would like to try this out. We live in the tropics and are unsure what type of plants to select. Do we have to select plants that only grow on vertical surfaces, or a variety of different plants can be used?
Thanks for sharing,

ES