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¤ Introduction to Vertical Gardening (Green Walls) A New Innovation in the Field of Landscaping and agriculture

• A Green Wall refers to Green Facade as well as Living Walls

Green Facade refers to Climbing Plants directly grown in a soil that are supported by a Wall or a Supporting Structure With a Living Wall, The Plants are Grown in the Modular Panels that are attached to the Wall or a Supporting structure.

• Few Facts and Invention of Living Walls

• Traces its Origin to the Hanging Garden of Babylonsin 600 BC.
• Invented by Stanley Hart White, a Professor of Landscape Architecture.
• Also Referred to as Green Walls, Biowalls, Vertical Gardens, Vertical Vegetated Complex Walls.

• It's a Whole new Way to Think about Gardening !

Modules for Vertical Gardens

Biowall Panels Vertical
Garden Modules

• How does a Green Wall Benefit ?

• Reduces Overall Temperature of the Building.
• Means for Reuse of Water
• Suitable for Urban Areas as It helps to use Vacant Vertical Spaces
• Less Evaporation of Water as Compared to Horizontal Gardens
• It is sometime use indoors to alleviate Sick building Syndrome
• Helps in Marketing of Projects
• Enhances Ratings in Certification from IGBC
• Helps in fetching Higher value Per Sq.Ft
• A Pleasant effect to the eye. Enhances Beauty
• Instant Greenery without Space Constraints
• Results in Savings of Air Conditioned Costs
• By Process of Photosynthesis, Plants enhaleCarbon Dioxide and Exhale Oxygens
• Best Utilization of Space

• Features
• Easy Installation
• Minimal Frameworkand Structurally Strong
• Easiest, Cleanest & Most Efficient Vertical Garden System.
• Modular Panels makes it easy to Change your Designat your Will
• Choosebetween Flowering, Vegetable, Herbs, Foliage Plants
• Irrigation System that Ensures water to each and every Corner of the Plant.

• Frequently Asked Questions

1.What Plants can be Used in Vertical Gardens / Green Walls ?

Plants Selection is Site Specific as micro Climatic Conditions Differ from Site to Site. Leafy Vegetables, in Some Cases, can also be used for Green Walls. Syngoniums, Marble Money Plant, Cryptanthus, Ficusare few of the Plants that are commonly used in Vertical Gardens.

2.What are the Prerequisites for doing a Vertical Garden / Green Wall ?

Waterproofing of the Wall (Area) that will house the Panels and Irrigation System is recommended. You will also need a water source and electrical outlet brought to the wall and a drain detail at the bottom of the wall.

3.What are maintenance requirements ?

With Carefully selected Plants, Good Care and Proper Irrigation System, Little maintenance is required. Maintenance for Vertical Garden is like House or Garden Plants. Dead or Damage Plants to be replaced. Fertilizers to be Applied as Necessary. Trimming of Dead Leaves or Other Plants Parts to be done as required.

4. How do the Panels attach to a Wall ?

Once the waterproofing is done, Mounting Strips (Of Aluminium) are fixed to the Walls and then Panels are hung on to this Strips.

5. How is the Green Wall Watered ?

It can be watered with the Help of a Drip Irrigation Line as well as Our Normal Hose Pipe. Watering through Drip Irrigation is Recommended.

6. What is the Cost of making a Green Wall ?

The Cost for a Green Wall Varies on a Lot of Factors. For a Rough Tentative Estimation, The Cost for a Green Wall varies between Rs.850-Rs.2200 Per Sq.Ft.