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HOW TO MAINTAIN A GREEN WALL OR VERTICAL GARDEN - Designer Vertical Gardens

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HOW TO MAINTAIN A GREEN WALL OR VERTICAL GARDEN

by David Eden on May 10, 2021
Vertical garden walls are becoming a trend now as interior designers and homeowners continue to use them in many creative ways. Maintaining a vertical garden is easier than that maintaining a traditional garden plot, but still it is not fully maintenance-free. We all know that one of the most significant advantages of vertical gardening is that it makes maintaining a healthy and productive garden much simpler. Worried about how to maintain a vertical garden? Down the hatch! Designer Vertical Gardens got your back. Let's dive straight into the pro tips from our experts. WATERING The same simple watering rules apply if your vertical garden is growing in the field, on the patio, or a wall. Always water at the base because it will prevent fungus and mildew growth. Watering your vertical garden less often, with deeper waterings is better than watering it a little bit every day. To avoid overwatering, make sure all of your vertical planters and hanging pots have drainage holes. Mulching your garden has many advantages, one of which is water retention. Mulch acts as an insulator, preventing moisture from evaporating in hot weather. Using irrigation systems for your garden is the best option when it comes to watering. TRAINING AND TYING Many types of vining plants don't need any support for climbing up but some need to be trained or tied to grow vertically. You can gently weave vines into the trellis if the plants have tendrils or twining stems. Or you might bind them to the system before they grasp it on their own. If required, the links can be cut once the vines have clasped the trellis and reused on new growth higher up on the support. Plants with long, pliable branches would need to remain tied to the support to stay in place. Gently press the stem against the support and tie it on with twine, garden twist ties, or flexible plant ties to train these types of plants. In both cases make sure to tie them loosely. WEED CONTROL Weed control is one of the biggest problems that gardeners face and it can become overwhelming, consider the following tips to prevent it. The easiest way to keep weeds out of your vertical garden is to cover it with a thick layer of mulch. Lay a thick layer of cardboard or newspaper over the soil and wet it down before adding on the mulch for added protection. Proper irrigation can also control weed growth, so always water at the base of each plant. FERTILIZING Fertilizing is an important aspect of maintaining a vertical garden. Many types of plants can do their best if they are fed regularly during the growing season. This is crucial for the vertical gardens growing in pots and hanging containers. Following are the tips for the fertilization of any type of vertical garden. Avoid using chemical fertilizers because they can cause severe damage to the health of the soil. Always make use of organic fertilizers because they are a rich source of nutrients for your plants. DISEASE CONTROL Many disease issues start with soil but in the case of vertical gardens, these issues are minimal but to avoid them completely, follow the tips below. Pruning is one of the most effective ways to keep disease and fungus under control. Mulching the base of your vertical garden plants prevents soil from splashing up on the leaves. This reduces the risk of soil-borne diseases - causing infection to the plants. Plants should be watered in the morning so that the leaves can dry out throughout the day. This will aid in the slowing down of disease spread. Always burn the diseased plants properly to destroy the disease pathogens. Never reuse potting soil in your vertical gardens instead always use fresh soil. PEST CONTROL Bugs can be a more difficult aspect of vertical garden maintenance. Here are a few suggestions for dealing with them. Use physical methods of removing them i.e. handpicking, using row covers, or a strong spray of water from the garden hose to knock the pests off the plants. Attract beneficial bugs like wasps and spiders, they are useful predators that prey on pest insects in your garden. Avoid using chemical pesticides as they are toxic to the environment, instead use organic pesticides like neem oil and diatomaceous earth. Always target the pest insect. Avoid using the broad application. PRUNING AND PINCHING Pruning and pinching regularly help to keep plants safe and control their size. Here are a few pointers to get you started. Deadhead the flowers as it encourages the growth of new ones. Prune regularly as it improves air circulation and prevents diseases. Pinch the plants regularly to maintain their shape. Make sure that you remove the dead or diseased leaves regularly. Always make sure that you sterilize your pruners before using them. WINTERIZING There are a few things to consider if any of your vertical gardens are expanding in portable containers Always store your portable structures inside in the winters. Shift the containers into the garage or shed if you're growing perennial plants in either of your portable vertical gardens. To secure the pot, clean out your vertical planters in the fall. SO CONSIDERING ABOVE THE MAINTENANCE OF REAL VERTICAL GARDEN, DO YOU WANT TO KNOW THE REASONS WHY FAKE VERTICAL GARDENS ARE BETTER? Let's consider the reasons why a fake vertical garden is better than the real one. The fake vertical garden doesn't require maintenance like watering, fertilizing, and pest control. You won't have to think about cutting back vertical gardens because they're evergreen, which means they'll keep their beautiful shape for the rest of their lives! You can easily customize a fake vertical garden according to your space. . Living plants fail to survive in low-light areas of your house, so fake green walls are ideal. Fake vertical gardens are portable, can easily be removed and installed anywhere.   So you got the answer, right? Fake vertical garden and fake green walls are your best options. Visit our store online to choose from a wide range of fake vertical gardens. Read this 5 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Vertical Garden
THE TOP 7 DIY DESIGN TRENDS OF 2021 - Designer Vertical Gardens

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THE TOP 7 DIY DESIGN TRENDS OF 2021

by David Eden on Apr 04, 2021
Finding calm in this time of uncertainty is what we're inspiring from the DIY design trends of 2021. We all want a little break from the noise of 2020 which changed our homes into a temporary workplace. The kitchen became a classroom, the dining room became offices and the bedroom was our escape from all of these. In terms of how much time we are going to spend in our homes this year, will most likely be similar to last year; but we can make some changes to our homes to build a space that fosters a sense of peace and calm that we might be lacking otherwise in our chaotic lives. We hope that these top DIY design trends will inspire you to create a beautiful space that you will love to live in. WHAT'S A TRENDING COLOR FOR HOME DECOR IN 2021? Let's start with the one change that is both cost-friendly and can instantly transform your entire vibe, as well as your mood i.e. Color. This year try whatever color you like the most. Color is such an effective tool in home decor that it can only be used with a carefully planned strategy. Before using your favorite color paint to the large areas of your house, try it out in a small space first, such as an interior closet wall. Always use cool tones in your bedroom and bright, bold tones in your common areas. WHAT IS THE GRANDMILLENIAL STYLE? Well, the grand millennial is a decorating style that is going to stay with us this year. It is a technique of embracing the old style with a blend of the new one. Using vintage furniture and fabric prints and hangings which were used years back, but adding a modern touch to it, to make it trendy is something you should try this year. You can use your old house accessories with a little tweaking to make them modern yet antique. 2021 LIGHTING TRENDS Another trend to adopt in 2021 is mood lighting. In terms of changes, the addition of led strip lighting that changes colors with remote control is common among the younger generation. The light strip is wrapped around the ceiling trim to create different color options according to the mood. Vintage and retro lamps can be replaced by generic light fixtures, creating the "Grandmillenial" vibe. WALL DECOR TRENDS FOR 2021 Using walls to create a change is one of the easiest ways you can do it on an affordable budget. And you've got lucky that we have a range of fake green walls including artificial vertical gardens, hedge panels, moss walls, Ivy rolls & panels, faux hanging baskets, and garden pots. You can make use of all these accessories to make aesthetic walls. Faux hanging baskets can be used in a common room while you can make use of garden pots in your galleries. Fake green walls can be a perfect addition to your balconies were with a natural source of light, these fake green walls can create such an aesthetic look. FURNITURE DECOR TRENDS OF 2021 Nowadays the use of vintage furniture becomes so popular. Choosing second-hand antiques or recycled old objects into new ones is the newest trend. You can blend your furniture decor with a lot of other artifacts. For instance, our garden pots and fake green walls can create a vibrant look around your retro lamps and vintage furniture in a living room. 2021 TRENDING INDOOR PLANTS Indoor plants make it easier to spend too much time inside. Plants have a variety of benefits, including lifting mood, aesthetics, and boosting oxygen levels. Plants are a perfect “neutral” thing to add in an empty corner, a side table, bathrooms, and of course to the home office. Talking about indoor plants, you can make use of our wide range of artificial plants. Faux greenery is making its way into spaces too. Our garden pots and faux hanging baskets can be hanged around the bathroom corner and fake green walls can be a perfect addition beside your bedroom window to transform a dull view into such a lively and vibrant view. THE 2021 OFFICE SPACE DIY DESIGN TREND Home offices are the new normal. Let's take a look at what's trending in the world of home offices. Many of us are now able to work from home. Often you start working on the kitchen table, other times from the living room sofa, and even from your bed! To be productive, you'll need a dedicated work from home space. And from here we come into the picture. Our fake green wall, vertical garden, faux hanging baskets, and garden pots can be a perfect addition to your home office. The presence of greenery around your workspace is very important as it reduces your stress and keeps you calm causing you to be more creative and productive. Every year, new DIY design trends emerge. It's funny how they always come back around. When it comes to deciding what to change in your room, the choice is yours. These suggestions are here to inspire you to design and decorate a home or workspace that you love the most. WANT SOME AMAZING FAKE PLANTS FOR HOME YOU LOVE? Artificial plants and trees are never affected by seasonal changes. Unlike natural plants and trees, artificial ones do not shed flowers or leaves neither do they change in color or appearance. Hence, the artificial plants retain the look in all seasons. Whatever look you give to your house, artificial plants help you retain the same for over multiple decades. Only little dusting and light washing is required to maintain the appearance. Besides, these are made of high quality and long lasting materials which make them water as well as pest resistant. This makes sure that you enjoy your plants all year long without any worry. Look at some amazing and beautiful variety of fake green walls, faux hanging baskets, garden pots, and much more by visiting our store online and get yourself one. Read This Top Trending Commercial Fit Out Trends
Out of the Box Applications for your Artificial Vertical Garden - Designer Vertical Gardens

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Out of the Box Applications for your Artificial Vertical Garden

by Georgina Oxley on Aug 01, 2016
Artificial Vertical Gardens and Green Walls have a variety of applications - but when you're looking for something a little bit different, you have to think outside of the box.  Here are 6 bespoke ideas for some out of the box applications for Vertical Gardens in your life.