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Living walls

A living wall, sometimes called a vertical garden or plant wall, is a system that creates a planted area on a vertical surface. These structures usually comprise individual pockets or planters up the wall, with the plants in the soil or other planting medium and are attached to solid walls fitted with irrigation systems. They require some investment and maintenance if they are to look attractive.

WHERE CAN A LIVING WALL BE INSTALLED?

Living walls suit homes with limited outdoor space or as a feature in a

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