Adding greenery to your home can be a great way to bring life and color into any room. While you could always buy potted plants, creating a living wall can be an even more creative and eye-catching option. Living walls are composed of various types of plants arranged in an aesthetically pleasing manner on a vertical structure. They provide natural air purification, temperature regulation, and sound absorption for your home or office space. With the right materials and some patience, it’s easy to create your own living wall at home!
The first step in creating a DIY living wall is deciding what type of plants you want and where you will place them. You should consider the amount of space available, as well as the amount of sunlight or shade that the area receives throughout the day.
There are many types of plants that work well for vertical gardens such as succulents, vines, herbs, ferns, mosses, and flowering annuals like petunias or morning glories. Consider how each plant might look when grown together in order to get the best visual effect from your design.
Once you have chosen which plants you want to use, you will need some basic supplies such as wood boards or planks for mounting purposes; drainage trays; soil; felt fabric; plastic sheeting; galvanized nails; zip ties; screws; potting mix; pots with holes drilled in them for hanging on hooks attached to your board or plank frame if applicable; irrigation system with a timer optional. Depending on how large your living wall will be, this list may vary slightly so make sure all necessary items are accounted for before beginning construction.
When putting together your DIY living wall there are several important considerations: Make sure that each container has proper drainage holes so excess water can escape easily without damaging other parts of the structure. Secondly, be aware that whatever type of irrigation system you choose should not overflow since this could also cause damage over time if left unchecked. Finally, always ensure that all containers are firmly secured either by attaching them directly onto a board/plank frame or suspending them with wire/zip ties from pre-drilled holes on wooden frames so they do not become loose during watering sessions due to planting weight shifts over time!
Creating a DIY living wall is relatively easy but requires some careful planning ahead in order to achieve success with minimal effort. By following these simple steps however anyone can create their very own vibrant green garden display perfect for adding character and life into any room within their house!
