A vertical garden is a technique used to grow plants on a vertically suspended panel by using hydroponics. These unique structures can either be freestanding or attached to a wall. Vertical gardens have been used since ancient civilizations; many modern vertical gardens can last for decades and give a pop of nature into the modern day business.
Vertical gardens are a wonderful alternative to potted plants in the office space. While potted plants have the advantage of being placed anywhere, they can take up space and require lots of maintenance. However, with vertical gardens there is only one large panel to maintain, and it will provide a lush pop of color to any professional environment
Vertical gardens or green walls?
Vertical gardens go by many different names: living green walls, live walls and moss walls just to name a few. Whatever you want to call them, these vertical structures of plant life can be as small as a picture frame or as massive as a 60 ft wide masterpiece.
Vertical gardens can be placed in hotel lobbies, major corporation headquarters, or even a small residential backyard. Vertical gardens not only look impressive, but will also make you feel more comfortable in your environment by tapping into nature’s inherent calming powers.
Indoor vertical gardens
Vertical gardens not only create a wonderful centerpiece to your interior space, but they help the natural airflow to your environment. These gardens can be made up of many different types of plants; ferns, ficusrepens, pilea, and calathea being the most popular plant species used in green walls. Vertical gardens are also very space efficient and can fill up any empty space on a wall.
Many employees in office environments are exposed to a lot of harmful air chemicals like formaldehyde and carbon monoxide. Vertical gardens work like a natural clean air system and promote a better breathing atmosphere and a healthier environment overall. Plants also help to reduce noise pollution which creates a quieter work environment for building occupants
Exterior vertical gardens
Many buildings around the country and world have vertical gardens installed on their exteriors. Many exterior gardens contain moss, vines, and other plants are often used on vertical gardens installed outdoors. Exterior vertical gardens have the advantage of having natural direct sunlight that makes them thrive.
Exterior vertical gardens also give buildings great protection and insulation from temperature fluctuations, UV radiation and heavy rain. In the summer, exterior vertical gardens use a process called evapotranspiration, which helps cool the air around it. Since climates are drastically different throughout North America, plants for exterior walls UrbanPonics installs are chosen by state climate, so the greenery will be easier to maintain.
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Greenery in an office or any interior environment has many advantages, but the one major advantage is the way you will feel after it is installed. Time after time, many studies have shown that plants have an enormous effect on improving mood in work environments. If you want a vertical garden installed for your space, pleasecontact UrbanPonicstoday for a consultation.
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