Vertical gardening in landscape design: how to do it yourself, which plants are suitable, photo

Landing in green spaces, creating a flat green carpet and alpine hills with flower beds is not the only task of landscape design. The landscape also includes vertical surfaces.

To raise plants to a height, both the natural abilities of creeping stems and a variety of structures that create additional supports are used. To create a harmonious vertical composition, the architectural solutions available on the site are taken into account, which, together with the plants, should create a harmonious image and, moreover, remain practical functional solutions - help to shade paths and resting places in the heat, close highways from dust, muffle noise, zone the space.
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What can be built

On an area where there is a lot of sun, the construction of their pipes in the shape of the letter "A" will look great. If you place it in the shade of a building, you can get a cozy corner with comfortable conditions for plants with special requirements for light.

Having supplemented the structure with a frame, it is quite possible to create a garden corner hidden from prying eyes for relaxation.

To make the "pipe" greens convenient to irrigate, you will need drip irrigation, powered by a pump with a meter. Although, the approach is not acceptable for everyone, therefore, it is worth thinking about open access for irrigation.

Constructions for green spaces

There are several types of designs:

Hanging pots, containers and flowerpots... Hanging gardens are suitable for ampelous plants such as begonia, pelargonium, petunia.
Hedge... An ordinary fence, trellis, screen is suitable as a support. Twisted with lianas, morning glories, wild grapes or ornamental beans, they will look great.
Arches. If hung with climbing roses, clematis, morning glory and honeysuckle, they will visually increase the space, create a green tunnel and protect from the sun.
Decorative pergola... A special design is made under it, which is decorated with climbing roses.
Vertical flower bed... Any containers will come in handy. They are mounted in several tiers. You can plant vegetables, herbs or herbs. A building facade is suitable as a vertical support. Vines will curl along it on their own.

Country use

As mentioned above, the optimal for this type of gardening is a device made of flower vessels that are fixed vertically. A homemade flower garden that will decorate the veranda, terrace can be built from PVC pipes.

Insert containers with herbs into the holes made (the ends of the pipes should be closed with lids). The connection of the entire structure is made using a cable. By the way, in such facilities it is possible to grow not only flowers, but also various spicy herbs and salads.

If you plant greenery on the fence in this way, you will get a magnificent "air" ridge, in which you can grow various vegetables.

Agree, great garden design. So you can decorate the fence, or use a green structure to create a hedge.

Several ways to decorate an apartment

Gardening in an apartment should be started with waterproofing, so as not to spoil the quality of the walls and floors.

The most popular and, at the same time, uncomplicated option are chrome-plated or wooden shelving along the entire length of the wall. They contain boxes with selected plants.

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Phytomodules without irrigation system

This variation is made in the form of shelves with a slight slope from the wall. This configuration perfectly hides the soil with pots and shows the plants as much as possible.

There are models in which plants are planted inside the shelf. They look like boxes of soil.

The structure is poured into the holes. There is a special container under the system for the outflow of drainage water.

Plants for vertical gardening

Flowers have one advantage. Their root system is small, but the space they cover is quite impressive. Also, plants are fast growing. It is possible to plant greenery on a large object in the shortest possible time.

Today more than 50 species of liana-like plants are used in landscaping. When selecting them, you need to take into account the climatic conditions of a particular area. Drought-resistant and light-loving plants are planted on the south side. Moisture-loving and shade-tolerant - in the north. Most suitable plants:

Wisteria.
Lemongrass.
Woodlonger.
Ivy.
Actinidia arguta, kolomikta.
Grapes (Amur, maiden).
Clematis Zhakmana, paniculata.
Honeysuckle (Japanese, honeysuckle).
Kirkazon large-leaved, Manchurian.

For fresh flowers, you will need autowatering (drip / flow). With drip irrigation, water is supplied to each plant through a straw. Flow irrigation involves the supply of liquid to the top of the vertical structure. Then the water gradually flows down the shelves below.

Alternatively, beautification of the facade or arch with artificial plants from Holland is suitable.

The choice of plants depending on the cardinal points

The main determining factor for the optimal choice of a plant for decorating the facade of a structure is the side of the world to which the object of landscaping is drawn.

For the northern walls of the building are perfect: maiden grapes, henomeles, ivy, camellia, mock orange, forsythia, elliptic harry, beautiful capuchin, horizontal cotoneaster.

Easily rooted and not picky to care for, girlish grapes are able to braid quite large surface areas in 1-2 years

On the southern walls, they will show themselves in all their glory: honeysuckle, clematis, wisteria, rhododendron, tseanotus, broom, kampsis, callistemon, climbing rose, Chinese schizandra, actinidia kolomikta.

They feel comfortable on the eastern side of the buildings: nasturtium, pyracantha, Japanese kerria, tree hydrangea, large-leaved tree-nose, as well as such favorites of the sun as maiden grapes, clematis, ivy, chaenomeles.

Plants

Plants for vertical gardening can be chosen for every taste and color, but the best options are:

ampelous plants for planting them in pots and hanging pots - petunia, pelargonium, lobelia, etc.);
climbing plants that cover a lattice, arch, mesh;
small vegetables will get along well in vertical boxes;
greens.

Garden design, made in one of the presented styles, is incredibly beautiful, especially at the time of flowering.

Vertical gardening as a business: features

Manufacturing, installation and maintenance of "green" walls is considered a promising business in Russia. Moreover, it depends little on seasonality. For example, vertical gardening in Moscow is often done indoors.

The business can be very profitable due to low competition in Russia. There are a lot of potential clients. It is important to correctly present the benefits of buying such a design element. In the west, green designs are widespread. Business features:

production of modular and shelf systems (plants are planted on them). The entrepreneur is able to make designs himself, taking into account the wishes of the customer. Ready-made modules can be ordered from local manufacturers or in China;
arrangement of an autowatering system... Automation can be purchased or made independently. You will need an aquarium pump, mechanical timer and small diameter silicone hoses.

Phytowalls

The development of technologies makes it possible to provide plants with the necessary substances on any surface, which allows you to create green carpets on the walls, rooftops and in the room itself. Vertical gardening of walls is not an easy task, but quite feasible, however, given the complexity of the design, it is better to invite a specialist.

Greenery of facades

The fashionable trend of recent years is vertical landscaping of building facades, which is especially true for large cities. Such landscaping reduces environmental pollution, is a habitat for birds and creates heat and sound insulation for buildings. At the same time, vertical gardens are beautiful and unusual.

Phytomodules

For vertical gardening indoors, phytomodules are used. Such structures are equipped with a drip irrigation system and illumination necessary for plants. The structure is easily attached to the wall and easy to use. Modern developments allow you to create small green paintings or cover an entire wall with a carpet of plants.

What are the benefits?

Photos of vertical gardening, be it in the country or in an apartment, are incredibly interesting.

But really, what is the use of such a way of decorating rooms?

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Saves space if the garden area is already minimal. Indoors, it frees window sills and other surfaces from the presence of flowers.
Decorates a wall or a small building, obscuring possible flaws.
Saturates with oxygen, improves microclimate.
Promotes space zoning.
Protects from scorching UV rays.

In the courtyard

For every summer resident, do-it-yourself gardening is not an easy task, but doable. Someone prefers ready-made options that can be bought in the store.

For others, non-standard solutions and the same materials are important. It turns out that a hanging garden made of PVC tubes and plastic bottles looks great.

Client search

Green spaces are not only a good interior solution. They have a beneficial effect on the room atmosphere and air. Guests are comfortable among living plants.

Recent studies have shown that shoppers spend 12% more on natural-design complexes. The climate in Russia is especially favorable for such a business. Main customers:

Shopping malls and centers.
Office ownersfor whom labor productivity is important.
Public institutions (fitness clubs, restaurants, clinics).
State organizations... Regional authorities can order the improvement of the territory of city parks or inside buildings, reception offices of the administration.
Ordinary citizens... Residents of cities can order phytowalls to decorate apartments or summer cottages. Vertical green plantings in the country can turn an ordinary building into a fabulous house under a hedge.

How to search for clients correctly? The best advertisement is to create a group on social networks. You can also advertise your business at specialized exhibitions.

An agreement with the administration of a large shopping complex to install a sample of a phytowall, as well as cooperation with designers and flower shops, will quickly create a customer base.

Commercial offers with standard services and creative ideas (for example, creating a company logo from fresh flowers) can be designed in the form of colorful brochures or sent by email to business leaders.

Craftsmen

And the first thing we will start our analysis with will be, oddly enough, the ultimate success and reputation of the proposed systems. The very first and, as a result, massive in our country were self-made plastic structures made of PVC, as a rule, in the form of cabinets of various sizes, which they tried to fill with plants transplanted into moss, then into felt, then into glass wool, but invariably with one and the same success - the plants did not take root well and fell out en masse. The structures themselves looked in accordance with their artisanal origin and did not differ in elementary reliability, fell and leaked. Note!

Thanks to these pioneers with self-made phyto-cabinets glued together in garages and basements, possessing only inspiration and a desire for quick profit, phytowalls, on the one hand, gained wide popularity, and, on the other, undermined confidence in themselves as a phenomenon in general.

Company registration

The simplest form of business organization is. However, to work with legal entities, it is better to register an LLC. When filling out the documents, OKVED 81.30 "Landscape improvement activities" is selected.

A license to carry out landscaping work is not required. It is enough to have documents for plants from suppliers. This type of activity falls under the STS and UTII. An application for the application of the tax regime is submitted immediately upon registration.

The list of the company's services, prices for them and the technology of manufacturing / installation of vertical structures depends on which plants will be used (live, artificial or stabilized).

Activities

The most difficult type of work is the creation of a structure, phytomodule for landscaping. It will be necessary to purchase equipment, study the technological nuances. You can create panels at home.There are many videos on the Internet about creating interiors using green spaces. Each master class contains recommendations for the procurement of components.

The easiest way to organize a business is to buy and install ready-made phytowalls. An entrepreneur needs to conclude contracts with suppliers and train employees. The essence of the activity:

attracting a buyer, drafting a contract;
transportation of the structure to the specified address;
planting plants and connecting the system with automatic watering.

The vertical landscaping system requires regular inspection. This can be an additional source of income. The main procedures are feeding, removing dry leaves, prevention and treatment, planting healthy plants. The restoration of the appearance includes polishing the leaves, monitoring the reliability of fixation on the wall, and minor repairs.

It is easier for a beginner to start by buying ready-made designs. Artificial vertical gardening can be mastered - a simpler technology for the customer. With the accumulation of experience, it will be possible to expand the production and range of plants.

Plastic bottles

All of these and other unpretentious plants can also grow in flower arrangements made from plastic bottles. Thus, it is really possible to plant greenery on gazebos, verandas, and terraces.

No hassle with these amazing designs. Here, even by and large, master classes are not required. It is enough to look at the photos on the Internet and everything will become clear.

purpose

The purpose of vertical landscaping design is to give an aesthetic appearance to gardens, buildings, and interior spaces.

The use of a variety of designs and devices allows you to repeat all kinds of natural images, to form exclusive and unique options.

This method of planting plants adorns any territory.

Automatic watering

The hydroponic method is one of the most popular. You can buy both standard designs and custom sizes.

To create a monolithic wall, the modules must be placed next to each other. Such stands are convenient both in installation and operation.

Expenses and income

Initial investment:

Business registration - no more than 10,000 rubles.
Required materials - about 20,000 rubles.
Website development and advertising campaign - from 70,000 rubles.

When hiring employees (designer, manager, installer), the amount increases by the amount of their salary.

Cost of 1 sq. m of phytowalls consists of the cost of purchasing a pallet for water, a pump and hoses, a PVC sheet, live plants, and the work of a master. The total amount is about 3500 rubles. Average price of 1 sq. m of finished construction reaches 15,000 rubles. Additional service is usually 10% of the order value.

A mass buyer can be offered a living wall, costing up to 10,000 rubles. This includes a plastic panel construction with flower pots attached to it. The tank irrigation system lasts for a month and a half.

The high margin makes vertical gardening in an apartment, office space or shopping mall a quick payback project. Net profit can reach 500,000 rubles. per month.

Self-irrigation structure with soil

This type is formed from autonomous segments, after which pots with seedlings are inserted there. Watering can be done manually or use automatic mode.

To use the second option, you need to bring water supply and sewerage. Regulation is carried out by a sensor. Manual watering involves collecting drainage water and pouring it into the ground.

Project for a house or apartment

Landscaping of the interior should be done not only beautifully, but also competently. For this, a project should be developed, where it is necessary to indicate:

Dimensions of the planned structure.They are calculated based on the totality of data on the area of the room, the choice of plants and the possibility of caring for them, the general style of the room.
Selected plants. They should be in harmony with each other, while the speed and characteristics of development should be similar.
Irrigation system. Everything is simple here, you can water manually or provide automatic watering.
The rest of the decor elements. These are stones, branches, everything that can be used to decorate or complement the color scheme.

Slightly sloped shelves

This design is simpler than simple - pots with herbs are installed on the shelves. Watering can be done individually or by filling the bottom of the shelf with water.

The main advantage of these systems is their low cost. Separate sections allow you to form structures of different dimensions.

However, it is not recommended to make a large wall. The fact is that it will be rather difficult to take care of such modules. It is best to use such models in interior landscaping.

What species can be used to create a living phytowall?

To do this, you need the following types of plants:

Curly breeds of roses;
Girlish grapes;
Decorative honeysuckle;
Wild ivy;
Rhododendrons.

There are several advantages of this method of decorating a garden plot. These include:

Rational zoning of the territory;
Additional protection from solar insolation, dirt and wind;
Improvement of the territory;
Reduction of heat loss;
Excellent soundproofing.